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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2018077501 · 7/24/2018 · Western Dupage Services, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and wrist(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
Source
Lawn mowers-riding

Employer

Name
Western Dupage Services, Inc.
Location
West of Mustang Drive, OSWEGO, ILLINOIS, 60543
NAICS
561730
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting grass on a low sloped area using a riding lawn mower. The mower slipped on wet grass, but did not overturn. The employee jumped off the mower and landed near the discharge chute. The mower blade caused a laceration to the employee's right hand and wrist.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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