Brightview Landscape Services

Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Fractures — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Brightview Landscape Services in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
Employer Brightview Landscape Services Report ID 2020087417
Address 500 25th St Brooklyn, Greenwood Cemetary City, State ZIP BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11232
Event Date August 5, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker Source of Injury Lawn mowers-nonriding, powered
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.65000, -73.99000

Incident Narrative

On August 5, 2020, a cemetery landscaper was mowing a slope when the mower got out of control and the employee let go. The mower slid down the hill, struck a headstone, and bounced toward the employee, landing on his leg and causing two factures in his tibia.

Incident Summary

On August 5, 2020, a worker at Brightview Landscape Services in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with lawn mowers-nonriding, powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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