3 Season's Lawn & Landscape, Inc.
Collision with stationary object, nonroadway — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA
| Employer | 3 Season's Lawn & Landscape, Inc. | Report ID | 2024043372 |
| Address | 8425 Ponderosa Ave, Ponderosa Ave & La Madera | City, State ZIP | PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA 34668 |
| Event Date | April 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck |
| Event Type | Collision with stationary object, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Lawn mower riding |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.23000, -76.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a stand-behind lawn mower when they struck an oak tree limb. The tree limb struck their head, causing a neck injury requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 17, 2024, a worker at 3 Season's Lawn & Landscape, Inc. in PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck. The incident was classified as collision with stationary object, nonroadway, with lawn mower riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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