Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Asplundh Tree Expert Co. | Report ID | 2018065682 |
| Address | 244 Academy Road | City, State ZIP | CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT 06410 |
| Event Date | June 11, 2018 | 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) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.50000, -72.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a chainsaw to cut a stump. The saw kicked back and cut the employee's upper thighs.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2018, a worker at Asplundh Tree Expert Co. in CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT 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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