Incident date: 2018-12-04
NAICS industry code: 541320

An employee was cutting down a pepper tree from ground level using a chain saw which became stuck in a branch. While attempting to free the saw it engaged, kicked back, cut through his glove and lacerated his right palm requiring stitches.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
code_source: title: Chainsaws-powered
code_nature: title: Cuts, lacerations
code_body: title: Hand(s), except finger(s)
severity: moderate