Nelson Tree Service Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Nelson Tree Service Inc. | Report ID | 2016043114 |
| Address | 510 Gettysburg Drive | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15206 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1141521 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.44000, -79.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a branch with a hand saw. The hand saw cut through the branch faster than expected and struck his left hand, lacerating the tendon between his ring and pinky fingers. He was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2016, a worker at Nelson Tree Service Inc. in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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