Nelson Tree Service, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Nelson Tree Service, Inc. | Report ID | 2015040334 |
| Address | 3897 Princess Lane | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75229 |
| Event Date | April 7, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Chippers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1052719 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.89000, -96.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was feeding branches into the chipper when his arm got pulled into it. The employee's forearm was amputated.
Incident Summary
On April 7, 2015, a worker at Nelson Tree Service, Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with chippers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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