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Accident: 964320 - Employee'S Knee Cut When Chainsaw Kicks Back
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104442181 | 06/06/1990 | 0783 | Allied Tree & Landscaping Service Inc |
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on June 1, 1990, Employee #1 was using a Husqvarna chain saw, model 266, with a 15 in. bar, to cut down a stump at approximately 4 to 6 in. above ground level. The stump began to fall back onto the chain. The throttle was still engaged and when Employee #1 attempted to push the stump back, the chain saw kicked back. The saw contacted his knee, injuring his kneecap, tendons, and ligaments. Employee #1 had been employed for three months and had been trained for two months.
Keywords:
kick back, knee, tendon, chain saw, work rules, inexperience, laceration, tree trimming
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104442181 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Forestry workers, except logging |