Treeways, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — SAXONBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Treeways, Inc. | Report ID | 2023098208 |
| Address | 517 Deer Creek Road | City, State ZIP | SAXONBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 16056 |
| Event Date | September 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Limbs, branches-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.69000, -79.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hydraulic pole saw on an aerial lift. As the employee made the cut to release the treetop, the treetop rolled causing a limb to contact the employee. Their left forearm was fractured.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2023, a worker at Treeways, Inc. in SAXONBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with limbs, branches-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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