The Davey Tree Expert Company
Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet — Fractures — AVONDALE ESTATES, GEORGIA
| Employer | The Davey Tree Expert Company | Report ID | 2021109261 |
| Address | 111N. Clarendon Ave. | City, State ZIP | AVONDALE ESTATES, GEORGIA 30002 |
| Event Date | October 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | Ground, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1561904 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.77000, -84.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was training to climb trees. When he was approximately 27 feet up the tree, slack got into the carabiner system and the employee fell to the ground, resulting in spinal fractures.
Incident Summary
On October 27, 2021, a worker at The Davey Tree Expert Company in AVONDALE ESTATES, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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