# Bruises, contusions at Ameriscape USA, Inc
> OSHA SIR `2021042965` · 4/9/2021 · TAMPA, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Bruises, contusions
## Cause
- **Event:** Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Lawn mowers-riding
- **Secondary source:** Chain-link fences, panels
## Employer
- **Name:** Ameriscape USA, Inc
- **Location:** 3939 Ehrlich Rd., TAMPA, FLORIDA, 33624
- **NAICS:** 561730
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating a stand-on mower next to a chain link fence and struck a fence post. The employee was thrown onto the mower's right control handle, resulting in an abdominal injury.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*