Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at West Tree Services, Inc., 566 Old Hwy 64, ROLAND, OKLAHOMA 74954
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was clearing brush near a chain link fence at a right-of-way when the employee's saw became caught in with the fencing, causing it to kick back. The employee sustained a horizontal 6-inch to 8-inch laceration across his upper chest, below the neck. He was hospitalized and received stitches.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersChainsaws-powered
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