The Davey Tree Expert Co.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — RIDGWAY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | The Davey Tree Expert Co. | Report ID | 2022075918 |
| Address | Utility Right of Way/667 California Rd. | City, State ZIP | RIDGWAY, PENNSYLVANIA 15853 |
| Event Date | July 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees, logs, limbs, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.34000, -78.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was felling a maple tree. The tree began to fall but became entangled with a dead tree. The top of the dead tree broke and fell into the employee's retreat path, striking his lower back and causing a hematoma.
Incident Summary
On July 7, 2022, a worker at The Davey Tree Expert Co. in RIDGWAY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees, logs, limbs, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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