Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201064755 - Employee Lacerated Knee With A Chain Saw

Accident Summary Nr: 201064755 -- Report ID: 0950632 -- Event Date: 11/20/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120274915	11/27/2001	0783	561730	Cortez Tree Service

Abstract: At approximately 1:30 p.m. on November 20, 2001, Employee #1, a tree trimmer, was trimming a limb about 5 feet above the ground in a 10-foot-tall Brazilian pepper tree. He was using a chain saw to cut the limb. The saw kicked back as it encountered a branch. He tried to balance himself, moved the running chain saw down, and cut his left knee. He was taken to Sharp Memorial hospital in San Diego, California for treatment on his knee.

Keywords: kick back, knee, chain saw, laceration, tree trimming

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120274915			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Laborers, except construction

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