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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221372725

NORTHERN OAK LANDSCAPE, INC.

Event
Bridge, Drowning, Heat index, Lawn Mower, Swim
NAICS
561730
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#345425128
Employer profile
NORTHERN OAK LANDSCAPE, INC.
Summary number
221372725
Report ID
0111400

Event description

Employee drowns after mowing lawn

Investigation abstract

At 2:30 p.m. on June 29, 2021, an employee and two coworkers had completed mowing lawns and decided to jump into the river off a small bridge to cool off. The employee drowned due to the current and lack of swimming ability.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 29 M

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    889

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