# Cuts, lacerations at Western Dupage Services, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018077501` · 7/24/2018 · OSWEGO, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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