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Accident Summary Nr: 144095.015 - Employee Cuts Right Leg With Chainsaw While Doing Tree Care
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1577652.015 | 02/10/2022 | 561730 | Smith'S Tree Care, Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 9:300 a.m. on February 9, 2022, an employee was attempting to c onduct a flush cut on a tree stump. The employee was performing duties as a grou ndsman for a tree-trimming company. The employee was using a Husqvarna 576XP ch ainsaw to perform the flush cut of a tree stump before using the stump grinder f or removal. The employee was wearing Stihl ProMark cut-resistant chaps but had only secured them around the waist and not the legs. While attempting to cut, t he chainsaw kicked back and struck his leg, resulting in a laceration and requir ing several stitches. The employee was hospitalized to treat these injuries.
Keywords:
chain saw, kick back, laceration, leg, struck by, tree care, tree stumping
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1577652.015 | 25 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |