The Davey Tree Expert Company
Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from and struck by moving vehicle — Amputations involving bone loss — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | The Davey Tree Expert Company | Report ID | 2024087639 |
| Address | 12316 Euclid Ave. | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44106 |
| Event Date | August 19, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Thumb(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from and struck by moving vehicle | Source of Injury | Lawn mower riding |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.51000, -81.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a walk-behind mower equipped with a standing platform attached to the rear frame. The employee fell off the mower and their left hand went under the mower deck. The blade amputated their thumb and index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 19, 2024, a worker at The Davey Tree Expert Company in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thumb(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from and struck by moving vehicle, with lawn mower riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 28 severe injury reports involving "Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from and struck by moving vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from and struck by moving vehicle injuries.
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