Forest Home Cemetery
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Forest Home Cemetery | Report ID | 2023075938 |
| Address | 2405 West Forest Home Avenue | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53215 |
| Event Date | July 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Lawn mowers-riding |
| Industry (NAICS) | 812220 | Inspection # | 1682344 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.99000, -87.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a riding mower on an inclined area. The employee lost balance and jumped from the mower off a 7-foot stone wall, resulting in a compression fracture of his lower back.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2023, a worker at Forest Home Cemetery in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with lawn mowers-riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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