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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2016042940 · 4/7/2016 · West Tree Services, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Chainsaws-powered
Secondary source
Chain-link fences, panels

Employer

Name
West Tree Services, Inc.
Location
566 Old Hwy 64, ROLAND, OKLAHOMA, 74954
NAICS
561730
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was clearing brush near a chain link fence at a right-of-way when the employee's saw became caught in with the fencing, causing it to kick back. The employee sustained a horizontal 6-inch to 8-inch laceration across his upper chest, below the neck. He was hospitalized and received stitches.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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