Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170899249 - Employee's toes amputated by mower

Accident Summary Nr: 170899249 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 08/29/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126093996	10/08/1996	8211	0	El Segundo Unified School District

Abstract: Employee #1 was using a gas-operated bush mower on a hill when he slipped and lost his balance. His left foot slid under the mower, amputating his big toe and the first joint of his second toe. Employee #1 was transported by paramedics to the R. F. Kennedy Medical Center for treatment. He was not wearing safety shoes at the time of the accident.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, WORK RULES, SLIP, LAWN MOWER, TOE, LOST BALANCE, SAFETY SHOE, SLOPE, FOOT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126093996			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm

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