HENTGES TREE SERVICE INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | HENTGES TREE SERVICE INC. | Report ID | 2015086266 |
| Address | 5905 Old Loham Rd. | City, State ZIP | JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI 65109 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.57000, -92.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a limb on the ground using a chainsaw. The tip of the saw popped out of the limb and struck the employee's left foot behind the big toe, causing a laceration.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2015, a worker at HENTGES TREE SERVICE INC. in JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the toes(s), toenail(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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