Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Asplundh Tree Expert Company, 11002 Greenbay St., HOUSTON, TEXAS 77024
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
A crew was removing a tree and had the tree cut down to 13 feet. As they were removing the stump, the tree fell striking the employee's ankle. The employee was transported to the hospital where he was admitted for surgery on his ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Trees
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