Old Growth Tree Service
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — EDWARDS, COLORADO
| Employer | Old Growth Tree Service | Report ID | 2022098294 |
| Address | Beaver Creek Open space | City, State ZIP | EDWARDS, COLORADO 81632 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.63000, -106.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a downed tree into pieces with a chainsaw. The chainsaw hit a branch, kicked back, and lacerated the employee's calf.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2022, a worker at Old Growth Tree Service in EDWARDS, COLORADO suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(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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