Lewis Tree Service, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
| Employer | Lewis Tree Service, Inc. | Report ID | 2021087405 |
| Address | 5185 67th Way North | City, State ZIP | SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33709 |
| Event Date | August 29, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | Ground, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1551501 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.81000, -82.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while climbing down a tree, landing on the ground 10 feet below and suffering a broken lower back vertebra.
Incident Summary
On August 29, 2021, a worker at Lewis Tree Service, Inc. in SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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