Keystone Lawn Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MOUNT JOY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Keystone Lawn Company | Report ID | 2015064107 |
| Address | Elmcroft Drive at Willow Creek Drive | City, State ZIP | MOUNT JOY, PENNSYLVANIA 17552 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Lawn mowers-riding |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1075810 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.11000, -76.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a zero-turn riding mower to mow a lawn. The employee slumped forward; as he did so, his left hand was pulled under the mower deck. His left ring finger was amputated, and the blade of the mower sliced into his hand. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2015, a worker at Keystone Lawn Company in MOUNT JOY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with lawn mowers-riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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