Rolison Timber Company, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — WALNUT, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Rolison Timber Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2016054185 |
| Address | Hwy 72 West, Three Forks Community | City, State ZIP | WALNUT, MISSISSIPPI 38683 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 113310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.94000, -88.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a tree with a chainsaw when the tree split and struck his left arm. The impact severely lacerated his left arm, which had to be amputated above the elbow. The employee was wearing required PPE at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2016, a worker at Rolison Timber Company, Inc. in WALNUT, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the arm(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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