Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC | Report ID | 2018066260 |
| Address | Santa Fe Ave and, Spring Glen Ter | City, State ZIP | HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT 06518 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2018 | 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 | 41.36000, -72.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 25, 2018, an employee was using a chainsaw to trim dead branches from a magnolia tree. He was 2.5 feet off the ground, standing in a tree notch, when he fell. The chainsaw lacerated his left forearm. Fall protection was not worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2018, a worker at Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT 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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