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Wright Tree Service, Inc.

Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Wright Tree Service, Inc. in OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
Employer Wright Tree Service, Inc. Report ID 2021076027
Address 4912 NW 19th Street City, State ZIP OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73127
Event Date July 22, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Hand(s), except finger(s)
Event Type Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker Source of Injury Saws-power not determined
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 35.48000, -97.61000

Incident Narrative

An employee was descending a pole after performing trimming activities when he kicked his 20-inch pole saw and the saw began to fall. The employee attempted to catch the pole while it was falling and the blade lacerated the webbing of his right hand between the index finger and thumb.

Incident Summary

On July 22, 2021, a worker at Wright Tree Service, Inc. in OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with saws-power not determined identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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