Abstract

Lawn Mowers & Other Killers
Klein, Stanley | March 29, 1971 issue

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The lawn mowers machines represent a glaring example of the way in which we are being killed by the conveniences. The problem falls somewhere in the area of public safety and consumer protection and should be amenable to control by law and regulation. In 1969, the rotary mower caused 140,000 injuries, according to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. About 70 per cent of the injuries are gruesome lacerations, amputations and fractures caused by direct contact with the mower's whirling blade which, at the tip, whirls at speeds up to 200 miles per hour.

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LAWN mowers; LAWNS -- Equipment & supplies; ACCIDENTS; WOUNDS & injuries; LAW; DELEGATED legislation
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