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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2024099126 · 9/30/2024 · TOWNSEND TREE SERVICE COMPANY LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper and lower extremities n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet
Source
Trees
Secondary source
Fall protection equipment

Employer

Name
TOWNSEND TREE SERVICE COMPANY LLC
Location
668 Ogletree, AUBURN, ALABAMA, 36830
NAICS
561730
Jurisdiction
1

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.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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