Landcare USA L.L.C.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — NAPLES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Landcare USA L.L.C. | Report ID | 2017098809 |
| Address | Grey Oaks and Grey Oaks Blvd | City, State ZIP | NAPLES, FLORIDA 34104 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1264792 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.18000, -81.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a tree with a chainsaw when the saw became stuck. As he attempted to free the chainsaw, it came loose and lacerated his left foot.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2017, a worker at Landcare USA L.L.C. in NAPLES, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot (feet), unspecified. 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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