The Davey Tree Expert Company

Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels — DILLSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The Davey Tree Expert Company in DILLSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer The Davey Tree Expert Company Report ID 2025066188
Address 37 Gilbert Road City, State ZIP DILLSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17019
Event Date June 26, 2025 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels Body Part Liver
Event Type Struck by other falling object n.e.c. Source of Injury Trees
Secondary Source Power lines, transformers, convertors
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.14000, -76.97000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing a storm damaged tree from a utility wire. After making his final cut he began to retreat. The log rolled, striking the employee and rolling over his legs. The employee sustained a laceration to his liver and bruising to his lower legs.

Incident Summary

On June 26, 2025, a worker at The Davey Tree Expert Company in DILLSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels to the liver. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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