Incident date: 2024-09-30
NAICS industry code: 561730

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.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Other fall to lower level  6 to 30 feet
code_source: title: Trees
code_nature: title: Fractures
code_body: title: Upper and lower extremities  n.e.c.
severity: moderate