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Strobert Tree Services, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Strobert Tree Services, Inc. in WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Strobert Tree Services, Inc. Report ID 2020065168
Address 118 South Wawaset Road City, State ZIP WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA 19382
Event Date June 3, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Trees
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection # 1479439
GPS Coordinates 39.92000, -75.65000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting up felled trees. The tree supporting the tree he was cutting snapped back and struck the employee in the knee. The employee suffered a fractured knee and torn ligaments.

Incident Summary

On June 3, 2020, a worker at Strobert Tree Services, Inc. in WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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