BrightView Landscape Services, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — MADISON, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2020032788 |
| Address | 1 Hampshire Road | City, State ZIP | MADISON, CONNECTICUT 06443 |
| Event Date | March 26, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Lawn mowers-riding |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.28000, -72.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a stand-up mower. His right foot was caught on the lawn mower stand, and he suffered a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2020, a worker at BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. in MADISON, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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.
Context
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