Incident
Chain Saw Cut - Left thumb.
Date of incident
2022-10-15
Location of incident
Northern Ireland Killinchy United Kingdom
Age of impacted party
49
Outcome
Minor injury
Type of incident
Cut body part
Type of equipment involved
Chainsaw
Type of injury
Cut/Laceration
Bodily injury to
Lower limb
Action taken
Onsite Medical Professional assistance
Involvement of contributor
Worker performing task
Weather
Overcast
Causes of the incident
Complacency
Description of incident
Chainsaw cut to the top of left thumb. Through tissue and through nail from the base to the top. Tissue damage in three areas.
Contributing factors
1. Underestimating time to remove tree. 2. Rushing to complete task.
Incident review and preventative measures
1. Allow an extra day for large removals and build this time into the initial quote. 2. Assess all planned actions prior to cutting.
Form completed by (optional)
Steve Laing