The Davey Tree Expert Company
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — VERONA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | The Davey Tree Expert Company | Report ID | 2023076083 |
| Address | Private Residence | City, State ZIP | VERONA, PENNSYLVANIA 15147 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.50000, -79.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a tree stump to be flush with the ground. The employee's saw kicked back and its blade lacerated the employee's left thigh. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2023, a worker at The Davey Tree Expert Company in VERONA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(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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