Tree Care of New York, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — HUNTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | Tree Care of New York, LLC | Report ID | 20231110519 |
| Address | 40 Ukraine Rd. | City, State ZIP | HUNTER, NEW YORK 12442 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Head, neck, and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Limbs, branches-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1711372 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.23000, -74.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a tree when a large limb fell and struck them, resulting in injuries to their head, neck, and chest.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2023, a worker at Tree Care of New York, LLC in HUNTER, NEW YORK suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the head, neck, and trunk. 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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