Fitzwater Outdoor Maintenance
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — BEAVERCREEK, OHIO
| Employer | Fitzwater Outdoor Maintenance | Report ID | 20231110603 |
| Address | 2380 Kemp Rd. | City, State ZIP | BEAVERCREEK, OHIO 45431 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1711805 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.75000, -84.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee repaired the chain on his chainsaw. When he restarted the chainsaw, it struck a limb and kicked back into the employee's face, resulting in a laceration.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2023, a worker at Fitzwater Outdoor Maintenance in BEAVERCREEK, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, 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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