Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201481850 - Employee's fingers amputated by lawnmower blade

Accident Summary Nr: 201481850 -- Report ID: 0950622 -- Event Date: 06/11/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125840835	12/02/1998	0782	0	Nessco Landscaping And Construction

Abstract: A grounds maintenance employee was cutting grass using a gas powered push-type lawnmower. While he was cutting the grass on a sloping hill side, the lawnmower struck a rock and tipped over. The employee lost his balance and his hand came into contact with the mower blade, amputating his fingers.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, LAWN MOWER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125840835			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm

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