Incident date: 2024-03-06
NAICS industry code: 561730

A rotary lawnmower struck a penny, which flew into the face of an employee who was blowing leaves nearby. The penny became embedded in the employee's face and required surgical removal.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by other propelled object or substance  n.e.c.
code_source: title: Other tools, instruments, equipment  n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
code_body: title: Ears and facial region  unspecified
severity: moderate