Alexandria VA Health Care System
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Alexandria VA Health Care System | Report ID | 2016054160 |
| Address | 2495 Shreveport Hwy | City, State ZIP | PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA 71360 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 923140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.35000, -92.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a chain saw to cut a tree. The saw became lodged within the tree and bucked, causing the employee to lose control of the equipment. The employee suffered a 7-inch laceration on the thigh, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2016, a worker at Alexandria VA Health Care System in PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(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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