OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221472368
TURNER HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE
TURNER, ME—
Event description
Employee is killed when crushed by mower
Investigation abstract
At 2:45 p.m. on June 22, 2022, an employee was mowing grass on a golf course near the edge of a steep embankment. The employee was using a demonstration mower that was acquired from a local supplier on a temporary basis, as the usual mower was experiencing maintenance issues. The mower slid off the edge of the course and the employee, who was not wearing a seat belt, was thrown from the mower. The mower rolled over and crushed the employee, killing him.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 77 M
- Event type
- 1
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