Incident date: 2022-11-07
NAICS industry code: 813312

An employee was clearing an area for mowing. While using a cutting tool, the employee came into contact with a cable guide wire attached to a utility pole. The employee's right arm was amputated between the shoulder and the elbow.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
code_source: title: Utility and telephone poles
code_nature: title: Amputations
code_body: title: Upper arm(s)
severity: high