Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | Asplundh Tree Expert Co. | Report ID | 2021054280 |
| Address | 6517 Welch Avenue | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76133 |
| Event Date | May 26, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.64000, -97.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trimming a pecan tree with a hand saw. He had climbed the tree and was pulling a limb back to cut it when the limb contacted power lines. The employee was shocked and suffered burns to both hands and both knees.
Incident Summary
On May 26, 2021, a worker at Asplundh Tree Expert Co. in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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