Western Dupage Services, Inc.
Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Cuts, lacerations — OSWEGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Western Dupage Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2018077501 |
| Address | West of Mustang Drive | City, State ZIP | OSWEGO, ILLINOIS 60543 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s) and wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Lawn mowers-riding |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1337939 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.65000, -88.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting grass on a low sloped area using a riding lawn mower. The mower slipped on wet grass, but did not overturn. The employee jumped off the mower and landed near the discharge chute. The mower blade caused a laceration to the employee's right hand and wrist.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2018, a worker at Western Dupage Services, Inc. in OSWEGO, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s) and wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with lawn mowers-riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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