Asplundh Tree Expert Co
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Asplundh Tree Expert Co | Report ID | 2015021222 |
| Address | 11628 Sonnet | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75229 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.90000, -96.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in a tree approximately 32 feet in the air, when he slipped and the chainsaw he was using cut his left forearm.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2015, a worker at Asplundh Tree Expert Co in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with chainsaws-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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