Loren Miller
Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Amputations — DANVERS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Loren Miller | Report ID | 2021042973 |
| Address | 5517 E 1950 North Rd. | City, State ZIP | DANVERS, ILLINOIS 61732 |
| Event Date | April 9, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Lawn mowers-riding |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1526144 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.56000, -89.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a zero-turn commercial lawn mower when they were thrown from the mower and their left leg became caught in the rotating blade. The employee's left leg was amputated mid-calf.
Incident Summary
On April 9, 2021, a worker at Loren Miller in DANVERS, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with lawn mowers-riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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