Yellowstone River Campground
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — BILLINGS, MONTANA
| Employer | Yellowstone River Campground | Report ID | 2023087095 |
| Address | 309 Garden Avenue | City, State ZIP | BILLINGS, MONTANA 59101 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.76000, -108.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a stump when the chainsaw kicked back and lacerated his right leg. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2023, a worker at Yellowstone River Campground in BILLINGS, MONTANA suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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