ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT, LLC
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT, LLC | Report ID | 2021086822 |
| Address | 2320 E Willma st | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67201 |
| Event Date | August 12, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | Ground, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1547950 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.66000, -97.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a tree with a rope and saddle when a knot tied to a carabiner slipped out and the employee fell approximately 16 feet to the ground, resulting in possible rib and vertebrae fractures.
Incident Summary
On August 12, 2021, a worker at ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT, LLC in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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