Lewis Tree Services, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NEWBERRY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Lewis Tree Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2015107603 |
| Address | 12208 SW 9th Ave | City, State ZIP | NEWBERRY, FLORIDA 32669 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Hand(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Chippers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1098486 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.64000, -82.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee got his right hand caught in the brush that was feeding into the chipper. His right hand went into the feed wheel and was amputated above the wrist.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2015, a worker at Lewis Tree Services, Inc. in NEWBERRY, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the hand(s), n.e.c.. 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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