Lawn Management Company

Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - HOUSTON, Texas

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Lawn Management Company in HOUSTON, Texas
Employer Lawn Management Company
Address 3000 Pawnee St
City, State ZIP HOUSTON, Texas 77054
Report ID 2025087896
Event Date August 11, 2025
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Body Part Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source of Injury Lawn mower riding
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 561730
GPS Coordinates 29.68000, -95.38000

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Incident Narrative

At about 7:40-8:00 a.m. on August 11, 2025, an employee was operating a riding mower near a ditch and fence line with heavy weed growth. The blades of the mower became entangled in vines and stopped abruptly. The employee was removing the vines when the mover moved slightly and its blades partially amputated the employee's left middle finger.

Incident Summary

On August 11, 2025, a worker at Lawn Management Company in HOUSTON, Texas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with lawn mower riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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Frequently Asked Questions

Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

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