Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC.
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — MICANOPY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC. | Report ID | 2024043281 |
| Address | 17399 Southeast County Road 234 | City, State ZIP | MICANOPY, FLORIDA 32667 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person | Source of Injury | Chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.49000, -82.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a cut to the back of their left hand from a chainsaw, resulting in hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2024, a worker at Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC. in MICANOPY, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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