Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Tree Service Express, Inc., 891 Erfurt St NW, PALM BAY, FLORIDA 32907
on — Fractures , affecting the Rib(s), oblique area.
Final narrative
An employee was in an articulating boom lift that was fully extended at approximately 20 feet above the ground. The employee was using a chainsaw to cut a tree limb approximately 8 feet in length and 70 pounds in weight. He was holding the tree limb in one hand and operating the chainsaw with his other hand. Once he was done cutting, he put the chainsaw back in its sheath when the limb started to swing, causing the basket to fall forward. The employee fell with the lift basket and suffered four broken ribs.
Hospitalized Rib(s), oblique area Hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping
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