BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Cuts, lacerations — HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA
| Employer | BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. | Report ID | 2020010635 |
| Address | City of Homestead Auvevon Park | City, State ZIP | HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33031 |
| Event Date | January 21, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Source of Injury | Lawn mowers-riding |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.52000, -80.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a stand-on mower when suddenly his left index finger was crushed between the handle of the mower and a tree, cutting his fingertip. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 21, 2020, a worker at BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. in HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident, with lawn mowers-riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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