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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221742638

76373 - LITTLE HOBCAW PARTNERS LLC

Event
Drown, Drowning, Lawn Mower, Overturn, Roll, Roll-Over, Trapped, Water
NAICS
111219
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347891665
Employer profile
76373 - LITTLE HOBCAW PARTNERS LLC
Summary number
221742638
Report ID
0454510

Event description

Employee drowns after mower overturns near pond

Investigation abstract

At 12:00 a.m. on August 20, 2024, Employee #1, employed by Little Hobcaw Partners, LLC, was operating a Bobcat ZT7000 mower near a pond in front of the main house at Little Hobcaw Plantation. While mowing grass close to the pond's edge, the mower overturned, trapping the employee underneath. The employee was unable to escape and drowned as a result of the incident.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 68 M

    Event type
    2
    Occupation code
    999

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