TLNN15 chain saws

INCIDENT INVESTIGATION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Chain Saws
DOCUMENT NUMBER:
DATE OF INCIDENT:

CATID: TLNN15 2020

FOLLOW-UP REQUESTED

HAZARD ANALYSIS

TYPE FOLLOW-UP

TELEPHONE

SECT 15

ON-SITE

PRIMARY CONTACT: John Topping, EPHA, 301-504-7329, [email protected]
BACK-UP CONTACT: Caroleene Paul, ESME, 301-987-2225, [email protected]
ASSIGNMENT MESSAGE:

Conduct an on-site investigation of the chain saw related incident discussed in the attached
document. Determine brand, model, and if possible, cubic inch displacement of the engine.
Also attempt to determine if the chain is a low kick back chain and if the saw is equipped with
any safety devices. Determine how and what the victim was cutting, document with photograph.
If available, obtain a copy of the owner's manual. In case of fatality, obtain the medical and/or
official reports.
Please include all primary and all backup contacts in the distribution of the completed IDI.
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Person(s) to Contact:
Guidelines: Appendix 2 – Chain Saws
Task Number:
Assigned to:

CPSC FORM 324A

Date:
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