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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016054185 · 5/13/2016 · Rolison Timber Company, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Arm(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Trees

Employer

Name
Rolison Timber Company, Inc.
Location
Hwy 72 West, WALNUT, MISSISSIPPI, 38683
NAICS
113310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting a tree with a chainsaw when the tree split and struck his left arm. The impact severely lacerated his left arm, which had to be amputated above the elbow. The employee was wearing required PPE at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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