Beaver Tree Service
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — FRUIT COVE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Beaver Tree Service | Report ID | 2021097802 |
| Address | 232 Sandy Cove | City, State ZIP | FRUIT COVE, FLORIDA 32259 |
| Event Date | September 10, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | Limbs, branches-unattached | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.03000, -81.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting down a tree when a dead branch fell and dragged him approximately 12 feet to the ground. The employee sustained a broken femur and wrist.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2021, a worker at Beaver Tree Service in FRUIT COVE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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