Juniper Landscaping
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — NAPLES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Juniper Landscaping | Report ID | 20201211387 |
| Address | Campanile Circle Near Lagomar CT | City, State ZIP | NAPLES, FLORIDA 34114 |
| Event Date | December 4, 2020 | 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 | 26.03000, -81.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a chainsaw to cut fronds from a tree. The chainsaw caused two, approximately 3-inch lacerations, to the employee's left forearm.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2020, a worker at Juniper Landscaping in NAPLES, FLORIDA 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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