Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202350518 - Employee Killed When Chainsaw Kicked Back

Accident Summary Nr: 202350518 -- Report ID: 1055320 -- Event Date: 04/05/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306339292	04/07/2003	0783	561730	Blue Ribbon Tree & Landscape S

Abstract: Employee #1 was using a chainsaw. The chainsaw kicked back causing the rotating chain to make contact with the Employee #1's neck. Employee #1 suffered a lacerated trachea and jugular veins and was killed.

Keywords: CHAIN, KICK BACK, THROAT, CHAIN SAW, LACERATION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306339292			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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