Gunnison Tree Services, LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Gunnison Tree Services, LLC | Report ID | 2022043485 |
| Address | 585 Broadland Road NW | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30327 |
| Event Date | April 22, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | Lifelines, lanyards, safety belts, harnesses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.86000, -84.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 22, 2022, an employee was climbing a tree for removal when his safety lanyard and rope disconnected from the tree. He fell, suffering spinal fractures in the middle lower back as well as injuries to the lungs and spleen.
Incident Summary
On April 22, 2022, a worker at Gunnison Tree Services, LLC in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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