Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wright Tree Service, Inc., 2976 County Line Rd., COCHRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA 16314
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
Final narrative
An employee was dragging cut brush and forming a pile. The employee was using a chainsaw to cut up the brush. The chainsaw kicked back and cut the employee's right thigh and right arm. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
HospitalizedUpper and lower limb(s)Chainsaws-powered
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