West Coast Landscape & Lawns, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — PALMETTO, FLORIDA
| Employer | West Coast Landscape & Lawns, Inc. | Report ID | 2015129107 |
| Address | 1500 15th Ave D East | City, State ZIP | PALMETTO, FLORIDA 34221 |
| Event Date | December 2, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Mowing machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1111252 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.54000, -82.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee attempted to move a lawnmower that became stationary. His right foot slipped and fell into the blades, amputating his toes.
Incident Summary
On December 2, 2015, a worker at West Coast Landscape & Lawns, Inc. in PALMETTO, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with mowing machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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