Trees-LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Trees-LLC | Report ID | 2022064854 |
| Address | 4230 San Clerc Rd. | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32217 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Limbs, branches-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.22000, -81.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 5, 2022, an employee was dispatched to remove a tree that had fallen on a communication cable. A large limb from the tree was hanging from the communication cable like a swing and was close to the ground. The employee was standing on the ground using a chainsaw to cut the limb bit by bit. As the limb was cut the communication cable moved up and released the tree limb. When the tree limb fell it pushed the back of the employee's hard hat causing him to fall face down on the ground. The limb then landed on his ankle. The employee was hospitalized with fractures to the right ankle, left wrist, and T6 vertebra.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2022, a worker at Trees-LLC in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with limbs, branches-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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