Jaflo Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — GALETON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Jaflo Inc. | Report ID | 2020065431 |
| Address | 4671 Cherry Springs Rd | City, State ZIP | GALETON, PENNSYLVANIA 16922 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.63000, -77.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 11:15 a.m. on June 10, 2020, an employee was in a tree, performing utility line clearing. His chainsaw struck the top of his left hand, lacerating it. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2020, a worker at Jaflo Inc. in GALETON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), 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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