D. D. Lawn & Tree Services LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — BULGER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | D. D. Lawn & Tree Services LLC | Report ID | 20231110126 |
| Address | Smith Compressor Powerline Tap | City, State ZIP | BULGER, PENNSYLVANIA 15019 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 111335 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.41000, -80.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing line clearing operations. The employee cut a tree limb that moved unexpectedly and he tried to grab it. The back of his hand was lacerated by the chainsaw.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2023, a worker at D. D. Lawn & Tree Services LLC in BULGER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(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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