Georgia Right of Way Company
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LAGRANGE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Georgia Right of Way Company | Report ID | 2015064038 |
| Address | 354 Rakestraw Road | City, State ZIP | LAGRANGE, GEORGIA 30240 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.95000, -84.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee performing tree trimming for an easement lost control of a circle saw and was cut on the bicep of the right arm. He was working from an aerial lift along Rakestraw Road in LaGrange, Georgia.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2015, a worker at Georgia Right of Way Company in LAGRANGE, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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