Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202080644 - Employee Overturns Lawnmower Into Pond and Drowns
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314952060 | 09/01/2010 | 9999 | 111998 | William Russell Farm |
Abstract: On August 30, 2010, Employee #1 was operating a Bobcat zero turn lawnmower, Model Number 2. As he cut the grass near the edge of a pond, he lost control of the mower with it sliding sideways toward the pond. The mower deck dug into the ground and overturned into the pond, trapping Employee #1 underwater. He was located approximately 25 minutes later. After being transported to a local hospital emergency room, he was assessed and pronounced dead.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314952060 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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