Davey Tree Expert Co.
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Concussions — MERCER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Davey Tree Expert Co. | Report ID | 2019010292 |
| Address | 7886 Lamor Road | City, State ZIP | MERCER, PENNSYLVANIA 16137 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.24000, -80.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee working as a climber was removing a storm damaged tree that fell on a communication line. The employee was tied to an adjacent tree and the communication line was secured to keep it from snapping back. The climber started making small cuts on the tree to release tension slowly. On the final cut, the communication line released suddenly and struck the employee in the face. The employee was hospitalized with facial contusions, a swollen left hand, and a concussion.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2019, a worker at Davey Tree Expert Co. in MERCER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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