Deceased
Robin James Woller
Demographics
76y, male
Date of death
2023-02-20
Finding date
2024-10-29
Cause of death
Chest and pelvic injuries sustained in a ride-on lawn mower incident
AI-generated summary
A 76-year-old man died from chest and pelvic injuries sustained when a ride-on mower he was operating rolled over while towing a heavily laden trailer (>200 kg) across a sloped paddock. The mower's small wheelbase and narrow track width, combined with adverse forces from the trailer and terrain, precipitated loss of control and rollover. Although the deceased was experienced with machinery and familiar with the property, the inherent instability of ride-on mowers when towing loads approaching or exceeding the mower's own weight was not adequately appreciated. Clinicians should note that while a precipitating cardiac event remained possible given his history of cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation, no direct evidence supported this. The coroner emphasised the underestimated risks of ride-on mower rollovers and recommended safety information dissemination to farming organisations.
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