# Cuts, lacerations at Canary Date Sculpting Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20181111260` · 11/1/2018 · JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Thigh(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Chainsaws-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Canary Date Sculpting Inc.
- **Location:** 3281 Jupiter Hlls Circle East, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, 32225
- **NAICS:** 561730
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*