Clean Scapes L.P.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — MANCHACA, TEXAS
| Employer | Clean Scapes L.P. | Report ID | 2016053960 |
| Address | 13009 Arroyo Doble | City, State ZIP | MANCHACA, TEXAS 78652 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.12000, -97.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trimming a limb of the tree in order to be flush to the trunk while he was ten feet high on the tree. While the employee was maneuvering to get the tasks done, the chain saw contacted his lower left leg resulting in a laceration that required staples.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2016, a worker at Clean Scapes L.P. in MANCHACA, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(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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