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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221666753

TENEZACA, EDISON J.

Event
Crushed, Lawn Mower, Overturn, Roll-Over, Trapped
NAICS
561730
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347455826
Employer profile
TENEZACA, EDISON J.
Summary number
221666753
Report ID
0352470

Event description

Employee is killed when crushed and trapped under overturned

Investigation abstract

At 3:49 p.m. on May 2, 2024, Employee #1 was operating an eXmark Lazer Z Employee #1 sustained fatal crush injuries and was pronounced dead at approximately 5:39 p.m. E-Series zero-turn radius riding mower, Model #LZE751GKA604A1, Serial #401021760, to mow an approximately 3-acre lot. The employer's crew had been onsite for lawn maintenance, with Employee #1 mowing the back of the yard. At approximately 3:49 p.m., while approaching a drainage ravine, the mower rolled over, trapping and crushing Employee #1 beneath it. After a delay, Owner #1 noticed Employee #1 was missing and searched for her. Emergency responders were called, and at 5:18 p.m., Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company arrived on scene. Despite the administration of CPR and advanced life support care,

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 46 F

    Event type
    5
    Occupation code
    486

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