More than 22 percent of injuries involved the wrist , hand or finger ; nearly 14 percent involved the foot , ankle or toes . `` Most of the time it 's a pure accident , '' said Dr. Marvin Royster with the Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic in Atlanta , Georgia . 100,000 people in U.S. suffered lawn mower head injury in 2006 . Most victims are 25 - year ; more than 90 % of injuries involve head , hand , finger . Wear protective goggles , gloves , boots , long gloves ; never mow ##er , in sandals .
100,000 people in U.S. suffered lawn mower head injury in 2006 . Most victims are 25 - year ; more than 90 % of injuries involve head , hand , finger . Wear protective goggles , gloves , boots , long gloves ; never mow ##er , in sandals .