Accident Report Detail

Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA

Accident: 202676425 - Employee Cuts Left Wrist With Chainsaw

**Accident: 202676425 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 02/13/2014**
Inspection	Open Date	SIC	Establishment Name
317249522	03/20/2014	9224	Ca Fire

On February 13, 2014, Employee #1 was preparing to cut a 4-inch sapling along a 15-foot embankment when he lost his footing. He slid down the hill and the chainsaw pressed against the ground engaging the throttle and the blade cut into his left wrist.

Keywords: chain saw, laceration, lost balance, wrist

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature	Occupation
1	317249522			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Laborers, except construction

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