Inspection Detail

Inspection: 305316085 - Labor Ready Northwest Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Medford

Inspection Nr: 305316085

Report ID: 1054116

Date Opened: 11/21/2002

Site Address:
Labor Ready Northwest Inc
830 Crater Lake Ave
Medford, OR 97504

Mailing Address:
Po Box 2910, Tacoma, WA 98401

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:7363

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 12/02/2002

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 12/03/2002

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201621216

Event: 11/08/2002

Employee sustains laceration by chain saw

At approximately 10:30 a.m. on November 8, 2002, Employee #1 was working for Busy Beaver Tree Service and Stump Removal. Employee #1 was approximately 15 to 20 ft up a white oak tree, cutting a limb. His right climbing spur slipped, causing him to lose control of the chain saw. The saw being operated at shoulder height was dropped on Employee #1's right leg above the knee causing a severe laceration. Employee #1 was hospitalized. He was not wearing any type of leg protection at the time of the accident.

Keywords: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAW, LACERATION, LEG, CHAIN SAW, TREE, LOST CONTROL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305316085					Occupation not reported

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