On The Ball Cut-N-Haul
Other fall to lower level more than 30 feet — Fractures — BELMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | On The Ball Cut-N-Haul | Report ID | 2020088121 |
| Address | 193 Bean Hill Rd | City, State ZIP | BELMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03220 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level more than 30 feet | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 113310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.47000, -71.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a tree in order to cut it. His rope failed and he fell 45 feet to the ground, suffering a broken back.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2020, a worker at On The Ball Cut-N-Haul in BELMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level more than 30 feet, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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