Green Leaf Lawn Service SWFL Inc
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Green Leaf Lawn Service SWFL Inc | Report ID | 2021032408 |
| Address | Customer's Home | City, State ZIP | FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33907 |
| Event Date | March 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified | Source of Injury | Limbs, branches-unattached |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.56000, -81.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling on a tree limb when another tree limb rolled and struck the back of their head, causing injury.
Incident Summary
On March 22, 2021, a worker at Green Leaf Lawn Service SWFL Inc in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified, with limbs, branches-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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