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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021020972 · 2/4/2021 · Lewis Tree Service

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
Source
Wire, cables-nonelectrical
Secondary source
Chippers

Employer

Name
Lewis Tree Service
Location
3800 S. Bumby Ave., ORLANDO, FLORIDA, 32806
NAICS
561730
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was feeding tree trimmings into the chipper when a 3/8 inch metal wire hidden in the trimmings got pulled into the drum of the chipper. The wire swung with a force that amputated the employee's leg.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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