Sunshine Land Design, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — STUART, FLORIDA
| Employer | Sunshine Land Design, Inc. | Report ID | 2016098575 |
| Address | 1925 SE Sailfish Point Boulevard | City, State ZIP | STUART, FLORIDA 34996 |
| Event Date | September 10, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541320 | Inspection # | 1177323 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.18000, -80.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a palm tree with a chain saw while standing on an extension ladder. The chainsaw kicked back and lacerated his left bicep, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2016, a worker at Sunshine Land Design, Inc. in STUART, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper arm(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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