Mike Braxton Caretaking Inc
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — 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.
Context
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