Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221704125

108147 - RED WING GOLF COURSE LLC

Event
Drown, Drowning, Golf Cart, Lawn Mower, Roll, Roll-Over, Rolled, Water
NAICS
713910
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347774762
Employer profile
108147 - RED WING GOLF COURSE LLC
Summary number
221704125
Report ID
0552700

Event description

Employee drowns after lawn mower rolls into pond

Investigation abstract

At 9:00 a.m. on September 21, 2024, Employee #1 was operating a lawn mower/roller to groom the green of the 7th hole at a golf course. After replacing the flag pin, Employee #1 re-mounted the lawn mower/roller, which then traveled downhill and into a pond. Employee #1 drowned in the pond. The employee was working alone at the time, and weather conditions did not contribute to the incident.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 33 M

    Event type
    12
    Occupation code
    999

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