Penn Line Corporation
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WEST UNION, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Penn Line Corporation | Report ID | 2020076328 |
| Address | Arnolds Creek Rd | City, State ZIP | WEST UNION, WEST VIRGINIA 26456 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Arm(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 | 39.29000, -80.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee approached a brush pile to gather cut brush. A second employee was cutting limbs in the brush pile using a chainsaw. When that employee turned, the tip of the chainsaw lacerated the first employee's right arm.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2020, a worker at Penn Line Corporation in WEST UNION, WEST VIRGINIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(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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