A Native tree Service, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | A Native tree Service, Inc. | Report ID | 2017021372 |
| Address | 5741 SW 57 ave | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33177 |
| Event Date | February 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.71000, -80.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a ladder while trimming tree branches with a chain saw when a tree branch grabbed the saw. The employee removed a hand from the saw to try and catch the branch. The saw blade then lacerated the employee's left forearm, requiring overnight hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 10, 2017, a worker at A Native tree Service, Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(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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