Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221697592

SALAYES LANDSCAPING

Event
Asphyxiated, Brush, Brush Chipper, Crushed, Cutter, Lawn Mower, Tractor
NAICS
333112
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347727356
Employer profile
SALAYES LANDSCAPING
Summary number
221697592
Report ID
0626600

Event description

Employee is killed when crushed by brush cutter while mowing

Investigation abstract

At 11:47 a.m. on August 30, 2024, Employee #1 was operating a tractor while mowing grass. At some point, the employee lifted the brush cutter attachment and crawled underneath it. The brush cutter subsequently came down on him, resulting in fatal asphyxiation. Emergency services were contacted, but the employee died from his injuries at the scene.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 52 M

    Event type
    2

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