Sullivan's Landscaping & Maintenance
Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle — Fractures — LEWES, DELAWARE
| Employer | Sullivan's Landscaping & Maintenance | Report ID | 2024076532 |
| Address | Tidewater, Gloria Way | City, State ZIP | LEWES, DELAWARE 19958 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle | Source of Injury | Lawn mower riding |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.77000, -75.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was mounting the riding lawnmower when he bumped the accelerator and was thrown to the asphalt ground. The employee sustained fractured ribs and a broken nose.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2024, a worker at Sullivan's Landscaping & Maintenance in LEWES, DELAWARE suffered fractures to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle, with lawn mower riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 68 severe injury reports involving "Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle injuries.
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