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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2024054409 · 5/20/2024 · Arborilogical Services, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Foot (feet) excluding toes
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet
Source
Fall protection equipment
Secondary source
Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating

Employer

Name
Arborilogical Services, Inc.
Location
2501 Flagstone Dr,, PLANO, TEXAS, 75075
NAICS
561730
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A tree climber finished pruning a live oak and was getting ready to come down from the tree. His his glove got stuck in the rope wrench and it pulled his hitch down resulting in a rapid descent of about 20-25 feet. The employee landed hard on the concrete patio with his right foot and sustained a fractured bone in the foot and bruising. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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