Asplundh Tree Expert Company LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — DELTA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Asplundh Tree Expert Company LLC | Report ID | 20181010582 |
| Address | 154 Atom Rd | City, State ZIP | DELTA, PENNSYLVANIA 17314 |
| Event Date | October 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1355525 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.73000, -76.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying branches and brush to a chipper machine when the employee was struck by a dead tree that fell over, suffering spinal fractures and a concussion. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 13, 2018, a worker at Asplundh Tree Expert Company LLC in DELTA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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