August Corso Sons, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — SANDUSKY, OHIO
| Employer | August Corso Sons, Inc. | Report ID | 2020109449 |
| Address | 2800 Columbus Road | City, State ZIP | SANDUSKY, OHIO 44870 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Lawn mowers-riding |
| Industry (NAICS) | 111422 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.42000, -82.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 5, 2020, a mower operator was trying to make contact with the injured employee. The injured employee was walking toward the mower operator and stepped on the plastic chute on the zero turn mower deck. The mower turned and the injured employee's foot struck the moving blades causing the amputation of a toe.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2020, a worker at August Corso Sons, Inc. in SANDUSKY, OHIO suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with lawn mowers-riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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