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Incident Information:
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Location:
Minnesota -
Date:
05/29/2018 -
Incident Type:
Chainsaw Cut -
Description:
A Chippewa National Forest firefighter was working on a prescribed fire preparation project and conducting training/mentoring to another firefighter on chainsaw use. The firefighter acting as instructor was struck by the saw on the top of his hand, taken to an Emergency Room where he was treated (several stitches) and was released the same day.
[This data was provided by the USFS Weekly Summary Report.]
Chainsaws, Training, Chainsaw Cut
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