KDOT worker killed in W. Kansas mowing accident
By Deedee Sun |
Posted: Thu 3:56 PM, Aug 18, 2016 |
Updated: Thu 10:39 PM, Aug 18, 2016
SHERMAN COUNTY & WICHITA, Kan. The Kansas Department of Transportation says a worker for KDOT was killed Thursday in a mowing accident in Sherman County.
KDOT says Darren Way, 39, died when the riding mower he was operating overturned, pinning him beneath it. KDOT says the accident took place along Interstate 70 in Sherman County. It's the third riding mower-related death this summer in the central/western Kansas area.
Safety Considerations for Using Riding Mowers
Workers operating riding mowers face serious safety issues. Their employers need to make sure that the equipment in use is designed and maintained with safety in mind. The employers must make sure that workers are trained to avoid hazardous surroundings. Finally, the employers must ensure that mowing operations are performed safely.Carle Witte owns the shop Maximum Outdoor, and has worked in the mowing industry for 40 years.
Witte says rollover accidents are typically preventable.
"It happens too much, and it happens probably because someone is going somewhere they shouldn't, or they've removed a roll-bar," he said.
A roll-bar is something found on many larger mowers, and holds the machine up - stopping you from getting pinned.
"When it rolls over, it'll hit that bar and hold it off the top of it, provided he's wearing the seat belt and doesn't end up under the roll-bar first," Witte said.
KDOT says employee Darren Way was wearing the seat belt when his mower flipped, but the roll-bar was put down. The state hasn't released if Way was mowing in ditch or hilly area, or if there were trees in the area, a common reason people put the roll-bar down.
Witte says rollovers typically happen when someone is mowing at an angle that's too steep.
"When they buy it (a riding mower) they've got this ditch they wont mow, and two years down the road they've figure out they can mow it. They got to sit on the seat just the right way, they got to put extra weight on one fender. You couldn't imagine everything we've seen that customers do to alter things from what it should be," Witte said.
He says that's dangerous because any number of unpredictable factors could cause the mower to flip.
"A wash out, a wheel could hit a gopher hole, a rut. That changes the weight distribution and the machine rolls over," he said.
All riding mowers have a maximum angle that's considered safe - for most mowers, that's 15 degrees.
"If it's too steep to mow sideways you gotta mow up and down" Witte said.
He says mostly, people need to use common sense.
"That's the key word. Common sense. A lot of it goes out the side of the mower with the grass," he said.
OSHA has a tool you can print out to measure the slope of a hill: https://www.osha.gov/dsg/riding_mowers/.
Or, you can use a level - a tool also found on the iPhone and many smartphones - to see if the slope of your hill is within what's considered safe for your mower.
KDOT is still investigating what went wrong in the accident that killed Way.
"We are saddened at the loss of our co-worker and offer our condolences to Darren's family, friends and co-workers," says Interim Transportation Secretary Ricard Carlson. “They are in our thoughts and prayers as they cope with this tragedy.”
KDOT says Way was an equipment operator working out of the department's Goodland subarea office. Way worked at KDOT since Sept. 2014, the department says.
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Dangers of Roll-Overs of Riding Mowers
Definition
Riding mowers are distinct from agricultural and industrial tractors, which "are designed as utility machines for multiple uses with a variety of implements and attachments." (Source: www.dir.ca.gov/oshsb/NoticeDec09.pdf*). Roll-over protection for agricultural tractors is covered by the OSHA standards in Section 1928 subpart C, Roll-Over Protective Structures.
Incidents
On August 30, 2004, a groundskeeper at a mission in Santa Barbara, California, was mowing near the top edge of a retaining wall when his riding mower hit a rock and went over the ledge. The mower fell three feet and landed on top of the groundskeeper, killing him instantly.On May 7, 2012, a groundskeeper for the National Park Service (NPS) was mowing alongside the Blue Ridge Parkway at an overlook near Asheville, North Carolina. He was operating a zero-radius-turn riding mower that was equipped with a roll-over protective structure. As he maneuvered his mower behind a trash can in a narrow section of the terrain, his mower went over an embankment and fell at least 100 feet, killing the worker.(1)
Safety Considerations for Using Riding Mowers
Workers operating riding mowers face serious safety issues. Their employers need to make sure that the equipment in use is designed and maintained with safety in mind. The employers must make sure that workers are trained to avoid hazardous surroundings. Finally, the employers must ensure that mowing operations are performed safely.The guidelines discussed below are based on safety principles issued by the California Department of Industrial Relations, which includes Cal/OSHA; the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety; and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI).
Employers Must Ensure Equipment Safety
Use and maintain all available safety equipment. Pay particular attention to the following points:- Some riding mowers are designed by their manufacturer to be equipped with a roll-over protective structure (ROPS). The ROPS can either be standard or optional equipment. See the footnotes in the "Applicable Consensus Standards" section of this Hazard Alert for links to consensus standards governing which mowers must be equipped with a ROPS.
- If the mower a worker will be using does not have a ROPS, look for unused bolt holes or brackets near the seat or frame to see if the mower should be equipped with a ROPS. Do not operate any mower that was intended to be equipped with a ROPS without its ROPS in place. In many cases, retrofit kits are available. Contact the manufacturer to see if there is a kit for the mower you will be using.
- Mowers with a ROPS should also be equipped with a seat belt. Provide and use approved seat belt assemblies on all riding lawn mowers on which a ROPS has been installed.
- Where vertical clearance does not allow for a ROPS to be in the raised (active) position, the ROPS may be temporarily placed in the lowered (inactive) position. Also, workers should not wear a seat belt while operating a riding mower with the ROPS in the lowered position. Return the ROPS to the raised position as soon as the riding mower is in an area where the vertical clearance allows its use and reconnect the seat belt.
- Equip riding mowers with an operator presence control system that shuts off the blades when the operator dismounts the machine or rises out of the seat.
- Equip riding mowers with interlocks that ensure that the engine cannot start while the mower is in gear or if the blade is engaged. Inspect mowers to ensure that operator presence systems and all safety features are always in place and operable.
- Keep riding mowers in good working order, and inspect them periodically for an insecurely or incorrectly attached ROPS or seat belt.
- Mower operators should use a standard checklist to do a general inspection of the equipment before use. For example, the checklist should include checking the tire pressure and checking for missing or damaged guards, etc.
- Experienced service personnel should inspect riding mowers for the necessary safety features and overall maintenance at least annually. Only qualified personnel should service and repair riding mowers.
Mowers with Sulkies Attached
A sulky is a "[r]emovable trailing seat or stand-on platform with
wheels or skids designed to carry an operator while controlling a
self-propelled, pedestrian-controlled lawnmower." (Source: ANSI/OPEI
B71.4-2012, page 5). This webpage is not meant to apply to mowers with
sulkies attached. Workers and employers should see other guidance, such
as ANSI/OPEI B71.4-2012, Sections 10.5 and 20.7. Determining the Safety of the Surroundings
Employers should be familiar with the conditions of the terrain on which their mowers are being used. They should ensure that their workers take the following precautions:- Do not operate mowers on slopes that exceed the angle limits specified by the manufacturer. Look for a label on the mower with this information.
- When the manufacturer's instructions are not available or do not specify the angle limits for operating on sloped surfaces, evaluate the terrain and slope conditions to ensure that the mower is operated in a safe manner. Avoid mowing on slopes with an angle of over 15 degrees if there is no other information available.
- Use a slope indicator, also known as a clinometer or inclinometer, if you need one. Used to determine slope angles, inclinometers are devices that attach to equipment; applications for mobile devices; or printable versions that can be downloaded online. Refer to the "Additional Resources for Employers and Workers" section of this webpage, and Figure 1 (Slope Indicator) below. Clicking on the indicators will open separate printable documents.
- Always remove the key when you are leaving a mower unattended, but never leave mowers unattended on a slope. After turning off a mower, the rider/operator should set the brake, remove the key and wait to make sure that all the moving parts have stopped before leaving. The rider cannot assume that the moving parts will stop.
- Do not operate mowers in areas where the drive wheels are within five feet, as measured from the outside wheel edge, of the unprotected edges of retaining walls, embankments, levees, ditches, culverts, excavations, or similar locations that present an overturn or roll-over hazard. Use a string trimmer or a push mower instead.
- When it is necessary to operate riding mowers near ponds, creeks, reservoirs, canals, sloughs, lakes, golf course water hazards and similar bodies of water, evaluate the terrain and any slope conditions. Establish a safety zone to ensure that the mower is operated at a safe distance from such hazards. Sometimes, a distance of two mower widths is sufficient.
Figure 1, Slope Indicator
Training for Workers
Employers are responsible for providing workers with training before they can operate any lawn-mowing equipment. Training ensures that each operator is competent to operate a riding mower safely. Training must be provided in a language and vocabulary that workers can understand. Training should cover topics on the safe operation of specific riding mowers and other equipment that workers will use. These topics include:- A review of all safety devices to ensure that ROPS, guards, seat belts, and shields are securely in place and properly used.
- The importance of surveying the terrain for hazards prior to mowing.
- How to identify obstacles in the mowing path, such as large rocks, man-made hazards such as signs and trash receptacles, tree stumps, soft or wet spots, and the areas where the use of riding mowers is prohibited.
- Reading and understanding the operations, maintenance, limitations and warning sections of the equipment manual.
- Speed control, steering and maneuvering such as:
- Decrease speed when the mower is traveling down slopes or around sharp corners to prevent tipping.
- Be particularly alert when backing up or while operating in low-light conditions.
- Do not mow from side-to-side when operating mowers on unlevel or sloped ground. Always mow slopes in the up-and-down direction.
- A review of stability and roll-over hazards associated with operating riding mowers on surfaces, terrain, or areas that could pose a risk. Locations that present a roll-over risk include loading ramps, wet surfaces, slopes, and areas near drop-offs, retaining walls, embankments, streams, bodies of water (e.g., lakes and ponds), unprotected ditches, culverts and excavations.
- Employees should also be trained to:
- Use all required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times: hearing and head protection, safety glasses, work boots, etc. Avoid wearing jewelry and loose-fitting clothing that can easily become entangled with moving parts.
- Never carry passengers. Riding mowers are one-person machines.
- Always start the mower from the driver's seat. Never start the machine while standing beside it. Keep both feet on the machine at all times while it is running.
- Never place the mower in motion until a worker is ready. Putting the mower in gear unintentionally could make it jerk forward without warning.
- Never mount or dismount a mower while it is running, as there may be enough space for an operator's toes to pass under the mower housing and be struck by the blade. Perform proper shutdown procedures before dismounting.
- Never stop or start a riding mower suddenly when it is going uphill or downhill. Avoid all sudden starts, stops, or turns.
Finally, the safe operation of a riding mower is similar to the safe operation of a motor vehicle - drive defensively and expect the unexpected. Employers should train workers to operate the mower as if there were no roll-over protective structure (ROPS) in place. A protective structure is not unlimited in its ability to protect the operator, as indicated by the incident in North Carolina described above.
Retraining and evaluation are necessary to ensure that workers maintain their competency to operate a riding mower safely. Provide refresher training to workers when:
- An operator has been observed operating a mower in an unsafe manner.
- An operator has suffered an injury or been involved in a near-miss incident.
- An operator receives a new job assignment that includes operating a mower or machinery with which the operator is unfamiliar.
- An operator receives a new job assignment that includes mowing on terrain or surfaces that present hazards unfamiliar to the operator.
How One Employer Responded to an Incident
This webpage began with the descriptions of two incidents, one of which occurred at a National Park Service site in North Carolina. This NPS site covered a landscaped area of 30,000 acres along a 500-mile long parkway. Following the incident, the NPS suspended all its mowing operations and did a site assessment to identify which equipment was appropriate for use in the different types of terrain that workers have to mow. Site assessment is a good practice for employers to follow before buying equipment and starting operations, because there are different types of equipment, with some designed for use only in specific terrain or on certain slopes.The NPS evaluated the landscaped acreage and broke it down geographically. For every area that required mowing, whether covered by string trimmers, push mowers, tractors with PTO-driven flail mowers, tractors with a side-mounted, hydraulically driven, sickle bar mower attachments or riding mowers, the officials performed a site assessment to see which equipment was appropriate.
(There are tractors on which flail mowers are mounted at the end of a hydraulically positioned boom, but this employer had none of those.) String trimmers and push mowers can be used on any terrain. Beyond them, the choice of allowable equipment is based on the slope of the terrain. The slope limits of 15 and 22 degrees are based on instructions provided by manufacturers.
- 0- to 15-degree slope -- riding mowers or tractor mowers are approved for these areas.
- 15- to 22-degree slope -- tractor mowers are approved for these areas.
- 22-degree and up slope -- these areas are mowed with string trimmers, push mowers or specialized equipment. Specialized equipment can be riding mowers intended for use on slopes; i.e., slope mowers. The employer had about a half-dozen to a dozen mowers with such abilities.
- Within 5 feet of a drop-off -- a buffer zone is maintained. Only string trimmers and push mowers can be used inside this zone.
Applicable Consensus Standards
Three consensus standards cover riding mowers:- ANSI Standard B71.1-2012 contains safety specifications that "are intended to apply to products specifically intended as consumer products for the personal use of a consumer around a house. These specifications are not intended to apply to commercial products customarily used by hired operators or to products designed primarily for agricultural purpose...." (2)
- ANSI/OPEI Standard B71.4-2012 contains the specifications for "powered (a) pedestrian-controlled machines, (b) ride-on machines and (c) implements for use with pedestrian and ride-on machines intended for marketing as commercial turf care equipment and that are customarily used by hired operators." (3)
- ISO 21299:2009 "Powered ride-on turf care equipment - Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) - Test procedures and acceptance criteria," sets forth test procedures for roll-over protective structures. (4)
On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Services for Employers
OSHA's On-site Consultation Program offers free and confidential advice to small and medium-sized businesses in all states across the country, with priority given to high-hazard worksites. On-site consultation services are separate from enforcement and do not result in penalties or citations. Consultants from state agencies or universities work with employers to identify workplace hazards, provide advice on compliance with OSHA standards, and assist in establishing safety and health management programs. To find the On-site Consultation programs nearest you, call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742) or visit www.osha.gov/consultation.
Accident Prevention Programs and
Injury and Illness Prevention Programs
Injury and Illness Prevention Programs
- California Department of Industrial Relations, "Guide to Developing Your Workplace Injury and Illness Prevention Program with checklists for self-inspection," http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/iipp.html. Accessed March 18, 2013.
- Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, "Accident Prevention Program (APP)," http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Basics/Programs/Accident/default.htm. Accessed March 18, 2013.
What Rights Do Workers Have?
Workers have the right to:- Work in conditions that do not pose a risk of serious harm.
- Receive information and training (in a language and vocabulary they can understand) about workplace hazards, methods to prevent harm and the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace.
- Obtain records of work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Get copies of test results done to find and measure hazards in their workplace.
- File a complaint with OSHA to inspect their workplace if they believe there is a serious hazard or that their employer is not following OSHA standards. When requested, OSHA will keep all identities confidential.
- Use their rights under the law without retaliation or discrimination.
Additional Resources for Employers and Workers
Information on Regional Emphasis Programs (REPs) and Local Emphasis Programs (LEPs) can be found at OSHA’s Local Emphasis Programs website, www.osha.gov/dep/leps/leps.html.There are additional resources available outside of OSHA:
Slope Indicators - Inclinometers - Clinometers
An inclinometer/clinometer (slope indicator) is included with this webpage. It can be printed as separate, machine-readable pages. Printable slope indicators can be found at the websites of some riding mower manufacturers.
Inclinometers are available as applications for mobile devices that run the Apple iOS, Google Android, PalmOS, WebOS and Windows 8 operating systems. Some are free.
Other Online Resources
American Society of Safety Engineers, "Ride-On Lawnmowers - The hazards of overturning." http://www.asse.org/professionalsafety/pastissues/054/05/F4Myers_0509.pdf*. Accessed March 12, 2013.
ANSI B71.1-2012, "American National Standard for Consumer Turf Care Equipment - Pedestrian-Controlled Mowers and Ride-On Mowers - Safety Specifications." American National Standards Institute (ANSI), http://www.ansi.org. Accessed March 12, 2013.
ANSI/OPEI B71.4-2012, "American National Standard for Commercial Turf Care Equipment - Safety Specifications." American National Standards Institute (ANSI), http://www.ansi.org. Accessed March 12, 2013.
California Department of Industrial Relations, Notice of Public Meeting, December 2009. http://www.dir.ca.gov/oshsb/NoticeDec09.pdf*. Accessed March 12, 2013.
California Department of Industrial Relations, Title 8, §3563, Power Lawn Mowers. Subsection (e) discusses a program of training for operators of all powered mowers. http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3563.html. Accessed March 12, 2013.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Landscaping - Riding Lawnmowers. http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/landscaping/lawnmower.html. Accessed March 12, 2013.
Exmark training video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiJ-PIdCedA, or, in Spanish, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98OtWv0YXr4. Both accessed March 19, 2013.
ISO 21299:2009 "Powered ride-on turf care equipment - Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) - Test procedures and acceptance criteria." International Organization for Standardization (ISO), http://www.iso.org/iso/home/store/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=40135. Accessed March 12, 2013.
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Riding Lawn Mowers and Tractors, http://opei.org/content/uploads/2012/03/Riding-Lawn-Mowers-and-Tractors.pdf*. Accessed March 12, 2013.
Wright Manufacturing product brochure for installing ROPS on a riding mower, http://www.wrightmfg.com/wp-content/uploads/oms/mid-mount-z/MMZ/ROPS%2005-10699.pdf*. Accessed March 12, 2013.
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Hills pose risks for some riding mowers
Last reviewed: May 2009
Danger
All of the zero-turn-radius mowers we tested lost steering control when we tried to make a hard turn downhill.
Illustration by Jason Lee
Illustration by Jason Lee
This article is the archived version of a report that appeared in May 2009 Consumer Reports Magazine. Visit our lawn mowers and tractors page to see the very latest information on lawn mowers and tractors.
Zero-turn-radius
mowers can outsteer most tractors and zoom back to the shed much faster
when you're done. But those attributes
also make the machines riskier if there's a
wall, pond, road, or other potential hazard at the bottom of a slope.
We've long found those machines hard to steer downhill because, unlike tractors, they steer with their rear wheels. The front wheels are merely casters that can flop around like those on shopping carts. A general rise in deaths for riding mowers appears to track with the growth in market share for zero-turn models, prompting us to take a closer look at steering control on hills. Indeed, loss of control is a factor in many injuries and deaths, based on our analysis of Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data.
What we tested, what we found
We compared several zero-turn-radius riding mowers marketed to consumers with a lawn tractor on slopes ranging from roughly 5 to 20 degrees. We used a typical 4.5 mph mowing speed over both dry and wet grass, going up and down as you should with most ride-on machines. So far, so good.The trouble began when we made a hard turn down 10- to 15-degree slopes. The zero-turn riders lost most of their steering control, skidding straight into our simulated hazards. All could stop in time when the brake was applied, though stopping entails manipulating two levers that also do the steering. That's less intuitive than a tractor's foot brake. And while the zero-turn models steered controllably at slower speeds, time savings is a major selling point for zero-turn machines.
The rollover risk
Rollovers are another concern with all ride-on mowers, contributing to the more than 15,000 injuries and 61 deaths associated with those machines for 2007, according to estimates based on CPSC data. Commercial tractors and riding mowers often include a roll bar, called a rollover protective structure (ROPS), and a safety belt. Both are supposed to work together to protect and confine the operator if there's a rollover. But even that approach leaves lots of room for error."If you forget to buckle the belt, you can be injured by being crushed by the ROPS itself," says Carol Pollack-Nelson, Ph.D., a human-factors safety consultant formerly with the CPSC. Such systems also raise a tractor's or riding mower's center of gravity, which could increase the chance of a rollover on a hill, adds Pollack-Nelson. Nonetheless, she believes a roll bar and safety belt should be on all tractors and riding mowers because users don't always read the owner's manual and might not be able to accurately gauge the risks that can lead to a rollover.
Rollovers are apparently on manufacturers' radar. Proposed revisions to standards for consumer and commercial tractors and riding mowers will include rollover discussions, according to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, an industry trade group. Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, believes all tractors and riding mowers should meet strict safety requirements that address rollovers, which aren't covered under the current voluntary standard. We also believe a system that warns when a tractor or riding mower is tilted 10 degrees or more would be another critical safety improvement.
Safety steps
- Choose a front-steering tractor over a zero-turn-radius rider if you're mowing slopes 10 to 15 degrees or greater. (A 10-degree slope rises roughly 20 inches over every 10 feet.) If you already own a zero-turn-radius riding mower, be sure to mow slowly on hills. And mow only on dry grass to maximize traction.
- Give yourself time to learn the controls on any ride-on mower, especially a zero-turn mower's levers for steering and speed.
- Mow straight up and down slopes with a tractor or rider unless the manual says otherwise. And mow side-to-side with walk-behind mowers, especially uphill.
ROPS Program
Operation of zero-turn radius commercial lawnmowers around ponds, sudden drop-offs and steep slopes can be hazardous if the operator does not proceed cautiously. Scag Power Equipment is concerned with your safety. A Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS), when used in combination with seatbelts and safe operating practices, are effective in reducing serious injuries and death from roll-over accidents.
Do not operate on any slope you cannot back up with the cutter deck down and stay off of any slope of more than 15 degrees with Scag riding mowers. Cut these slopes with a walk-behind mower or hand-held trimmer. If obstructions, walls or drop-offs prevent you from reaching the bottom of the slope to attempt to try the back-up test, stay off of the slope with the riding mower. Do not operate close to drop-offs or along the banks of ponds.
Newer Scag zero-turn radius commercial lawnmowers are designed to accept ROPS. All Wildcats, Turf Tigers and Sabre Tooth Tigers have optional or standard ROPS accessories. Tiger Cubs made in the 2002 model year and later will also accept a ROPS accessory or have ROPS as standard equipment.
Scag Customers that Own a Mower that Can be Fitted with ROPS
If you are the owner of a Scag STT, STC or STWC zero-turn radius commercial lawnmower which can be fitted with a ROPS, but was not originally equipped with one*, we are offering a folding ROPS at the reduced price of $189*. All original and subsequent, registered and non-registered owners of the mowers previously listed are eligible*. Please contact your local Scag dealer for availability of ROPS and offer eligibility for your particular model of mower.
As a registered owner of an eligible Scag mower, you should have received a letter in the mail regarding this program. There was a Hillside Operation and Safety Guide enclosed (click here to download) that includes important safety messages concerning the avoidance of roll-over accidents. Fill in the enclosed postage pre-paid card to indicate your desire to take advantage of this ROPS offer. Check the appropriate box if' you no longer own the Scag zero-turn radius commercial lawnmower or if you have already installed a ROPS. If you are not interested in our offer, please tell us why. Please return the card regardless of whether or not you are accepting our offer. Contact your local Scag dealer if you have any questions.
Scag Customers that Own a Mower that Cannot be Fitted with ROPS
Your mower is a safe machine as designed without ROPS capability. It is important that you continue to use your machine in a safe and prudent manner following the guidelines for safe operation listed above and in the enclosed brochure.
The Hillside Operation and Safety Guide includes important safety messages concerning the avoidance of roll-over accidents. Newer Scag zero-turn radius commercial lawnmowers are designed to accept ROPS. All Wildcats, Turf Tigers and Sabre Tooth Tigers have standard or optional ROPS accessories. Tiger Cubs made in the 2002 model year and later will also accept a ROPS accessory or have ROPS as standard equipment. Machines (Liberty Z) with no ROPS are available.
NOW AVAILABLE -- "Tips for Safe Operation of Your Scag Zero-Turn Mower" DVD is now available. Contact Us to request a free copy of this informative video.
* Folding or fixed ROPS not available for some early model mowers. 9505 ROPS not included in this offer. See your Scag dealer for availability of ROPS and offer eligibility.