O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Amputations — LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc. | Report ID | 2018088423 |
| Address | 4029 Mormon Coulee Road | City, State ZIP | LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 54601 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Ground irregularity |
| Secondary Source | Lawn mowers-nonriding, powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.77000, -91.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was mowing grass when they tripped over a hole, fell backwards and the mower was pulled over their left foot amputating the big toe.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2018, a worker at O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc. in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with ground irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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