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Penn Line Tree Service Inc

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — SCOTTDALE, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Penn Line Tree Service Inc in SCOTTDALE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Penn Line Tree Service Inc Report ID 2023010088
Address 300 Scottdale Avenue City, State ZIP SCOTTDALE, PENNSYLVANIA 15683
Event Date January 4, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Trees
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.10000, -79.57000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking near a tree that was being cut. The tree bounced after falling and struck the employee's leg, resulting in a fractured shin.

Incident Summary

On January 4, 2023, a worker at Penn Line Tree Service Inc in SCOTTDALE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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