Lewis Tree Service
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Amputations — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Lewis Tree Service | Report ID | 2021020972 |
| Address | 3800 S. Bumby Ave. | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32806 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Wire, cables-nonelectrical |
| Secondary Source | Chippers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1514403 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.49000, -81.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was feeding tree trimmings into the chipper when a 3/8 inch metal wire hidden in the trimmings got pulled into the drum of the chipper. The wire swung with a force that amputated the employee's leg.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2021, a worker at Lewis Tree Service in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with wire, cables-nonelectrical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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