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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1787043.015 - Quality Lawn Care
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Quality Lawn Care
33780 Lake Road
Avon Lake, OH 44012
Mailing Address:
1819 Douglas Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/08/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/14/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2231337 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2231845 |
Investigation Summary
At 10:15 a.m. on November 8, 2024, Employee #1 was performing landscaping work at a residential property along the shoreline of Lake Erie. He was operating an Exmark zero-turn riding lawn mower in the backyard when the mower struck a disrupted surface near the water's edge, causing the machine to lose control. The mower and employee veered off the lawn and fell approximately 15 feet into the lake. Employee #1 was found unconscious in the water with a head wound and was transported to Avon Cleveland Clinic, where he was pronounced dead due to asphyxiation caused by drowning.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Drown, Drowning, Fall, Head, Laceration, Lawn Mower, Roll, Roll-Over, Swim, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1787043.015 | 35 | M | Fatality | Construction laborers |