The Davey Tree Expert Company
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels — 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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