Mike Braxton Caretaking Inc

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — WAUCHULA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Mike Braxton Caretaking Inc in WAUCHULA, FLORIDA
Employer Mike Braxton Caretaking Inc Report ID 2022109033
Address 3427, Hampton rd City, State ZIP WAUCHULA, FLORIDA 33873
Event Date October 14, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Trees
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection # 1629027
GPS Coordinates 27.57000, -81.84000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting a limb off the main trunk of a tree that had fallen during a hurricane. After cutting off the limb, the trunk stood back up and threw the employee approximately 8-10 feet. The employee struck his head on an adjacent tree, resulting in head trauma.

Incident Summary

On October 14, 2022, a worker at Mike Braxton Caretaking Inc in WAUCHULA, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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