Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221651870

OUTDOOR POWER SOLUTIONS LLC

Event
Chain, Crushed, Face, Falling Object, Hoist, Lawn Mower, Load Shift, Maintenance, Slip
NAICS
811411
Inspection type
Referral
Activity number
#347356701
Employer profile
OUTDOOR POWER SOLUTIONS LLC
Summary number
221651870
Report ID
0352470

Event description

Employee is killed when crushed by falling lawn mower

Investigation abstract

At 2:44 p.m. on March 18, 2024, Employee #1 was performing routine maintenance underneath an eXmark LZS749AKC72400 zero-turn lawn mower, raised approximately two feet above the ground, using a Budgit 1/2-ton chain hoist that was hooked directly to the roll-over bar. The hoist chain slipped, shifting the load downward, and crushing the face of Employee #1. Employee #1 was killed.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 20 M

    Event type
    1
    Occupation code
    505

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