Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14350565 - Cut By A Chain Saw Which Kicked Back

Accident Summary Nr: 14350565 -- Report ID: 0418300 -- Event Date: 08/06/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2091718	08/08/1985	2411	0	Willie Spence

Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1 WAS CUTTING LIMBS FROM THE TOP OF A TREE WHICH HAD BEEN SKIDDED UP TO THE STAGING POINT. THE SAW APPARENTLY KICKED BACK AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE #1 IN THE NECK AREA. HIS NECK WAS PARTIALLY SEVERED, KILLING HIM.

Keywords: kick back, severed, tree felling, chain saw, tree, neck, logging

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2091718			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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