Wright Tree Service Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — GROVELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | Wright Tree Service Inc. | Report ID | 2023021294 |
| Address | 7417 Calvin Road | City, State ZIP | GROVELAND, FLORIDA 34736 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.58000, -81.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A tree fell on an employee, resulting in a neck fracture and forehead laceration.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2023, a worker at Wright Tree Service Inc. in GROVELAND, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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