Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 710780 - Employee burned when power saw exploded

Accident Summary Nr: 710780 -- Report ID: 1054116 -- Event Date: 10/16/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124788365	10/16/1995	0851	0	Timber West Inc

Abstract: At about 12:05 p.m. on October 13, 1995, Employee #1, of Timber West Inc., had just refueled his power saw and began work below an old landing, cutting madrone brush. This was part of a reproduction release for forest land improvement. His saw caught fire and exploded, burning his right leg, buttocks, and lower back. Employee #1 was hospitalized and scheduled for surgery.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, BUTTOCKS, CHAIN SAW, FIRE, BACK, EXPLOSION, FUEL OIL, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124788365			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Forestry workers, except logging

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