Hand Melon Farm LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — GREENWICH, NEW YORK
| Employer | Hand Melon Farm LLC | Report ID | 2023021289 |
| Address | 533 Wilbur Avenue | City, State ZIP | GREENWICH, NEW YORK 12834 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Saw blades-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Chainsaws-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 111219 | Inspection # | 1651670 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.07000, -73.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting firewood with a chainsaw. The chain came off the saw and lacerated the employee's left ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2023, a worker at Hand Melon Farm LLC in GREENWICH, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with saw blades-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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