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Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

1 hospitalization · 2024064917 · 6/4/2024 · AKA Tree Service LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thigh(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back
Source
Chainsaws
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
AKA Tree Service LLC
Location
3097 Chelsea Lane, ACWORTH, GEORGIA, 30102
NAICS
561730
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A tree climber was cutting a limb that was being rigged down from an aerial position. As he cut the limb, the limb began to fall. The tip of the chainsaw hit the limb causing the saw to kick back into his right upper leg and lacerate it.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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