•August 4, 2021•
Each year thousands of individuals are injured while mowing the lawn. These injuries can be as simple as a first degree burn to something as tragic as an amputation or even death. HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital urges the public to use caution while mowing, especially when children are involved.
Prevention of these injuries is key, as the most common injuries could be prevented by just slowing down and being aware of your surroundings.
The types of injuries sustained while mowing the lawn vary greatly. Some of the most common injuries are:
Cuts: Cuts can occur anywhere on the body but most often occur on the hands and feet from the sharp blades. Small wounds or cuts can harbor unsafe bacteria. Infections are common, and antibiotic medicines usually are necessary.
Burns: The hot engine, gas tank or exhaust of a lawn mower can cause burns.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.