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Tree Trimmer Falls 35 Feet to His Death in New Jersey
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1991/07/15
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Description:On October 9, 1990, a 27-year-old tree trimmer fell to his death while trimming a tree. Although he used appropriate fall protection, the tree trunk section to which he was tied suffered a strong backlash, fractured, and broke off after the piece above it was cut away. The victim fell approximately 30 to 35 feet, with a section of the tree landing on top of him. NJDOH FACE investigators concluded that, in order to prevent similar occurrences in the future, the following safety guidelines should be followed: 1. Tree trimmers should evaluate the tree and its environment to determine the best method of performing the job safely
2. Use appropriate cutting techniques
3. When possible, tree trimmers should use alternate methods of tree trimming or felling
4. Tree trimmers should have appropriate safety training.
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Content Notes:Formerly NJ9014
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Pages in Document:4 pdf pages
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NIOSHTIC Number:nn:20026498
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Citation:Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, FACE 90NJ018, 1991 Jul;:1-4;
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Federal Fiscal Year:1991
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Performing Organization:New Jersey Department of Health
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Start Date:1991/09/30
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End Date:2005/08/31
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