Trees, LLC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — CALLAHAN, FLORIDA
| Employer | Trees, LLC. | Report ID | 2019088940 |
| Address | 56423 Griffin Rd | City, State ZIP | CALLAHAN, FLORIDA 32011 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1428860 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.63000, -81.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a rope to pull down a 50-foot tree when the tree fell on him. He suffered a fracture to his C7 vertebra and a broken hip, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2019, a worker at Trees, LLC. in CALLAHAN, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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