TOWNSEND TREE SERVICE COMPANY LLC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — AUBURN, ALABAMA
| Employer | TOWNSEND TREE SERVICE COMPANY LLC | Report ID | 2024099126 |
| Address | 668 Ogletree | City, State ZIP | AUBURN, ALABAMA 36830 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower extremities n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | Fall protection equipment | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.56000, -85.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A tree trimmer was situated in an oak tree cutting limbs approximately 20-25 feet above the ground. He cut a small limb and was in the process of putting his handsaw back into his scabbard when he cut his buck strap, causing him to fall to the ground. The employee sustained a broken wrist and ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2024, a worker at TOWNSEND TREE SERVICE COMPANY LLC in AUBURN, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the upper and lower extremities n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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