# Fractures at TOWNSEND TREE SERVICE COMPANY LLC
> OSHA SIR `2024099126` · 9/30/2024 · AUBURN, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*