Incident date: 2018-11-01
NAICS industry code: 561730

A groundskeeper was cutting the base of a tree at a private residence. His chainsaw kicked back and struck both his legs, causing severe cuts above the knees. He was hospitalized. Personal protective equipment was not being worn at the time of the incident.

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: Thigh(s)
severity: moderate