West Tree Services, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — ROLAND, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | West Tree Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2016042940 |
| Address | 566 Old Hwy 64 | City, State ZIP | ROLAND, OKLAHOMA 74954 |
| Event Date | April 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Secondary Source | Chain-link fences, panels | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.41000, -94.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing brush near a chain link fence at a right-of-way when the employee's saw became caught in with the fencing, causing it to kick back. The employee sustained a horizontal 6-inch to 8-inch laceration across his upper chest, below the neck. He was hospitalized and received stitches.
Incident Summary
On April 7, 2016, a worker at West Tree Services, Inc. in ROLAND, OKLAHOMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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