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BRIGHTVIEW TREE CARE SERVICES, INC.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — KEY LARGO, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at BRIGHTVIEW TREE CARE SERVICES, INC. in KEY LARGO, FLORIDA
Employer BRIGHTVIEW TREE CARE SERVICES, INC. Report ID 2019043464
Address Ocean Reef Community Association, 24 Dockside Lane City, State ZIP KEY LARGO, FLORIDA 33037
Event Date April 3, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Multiple arm locations, n.e.c.
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Chainsaws-powered
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection # 1398743
GPS Coordinates 25.32000, -80.26000

Incident Narrative

While an employee was using a chainsaw to trim a coconut tree, the chainsaw kicked back causing lacerations to the left forearm and bicep.

Incident Summary

On April 3, 2019, a worker at BRIGHTVIEW TREE CARE SERVICES, INC. in KEY LARGO, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple arm locations, n.e.c.. 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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