Danger score versus ER volume
Danger score versus ER volume
According to CPSC NEISS 2005-2024, Grass And Leaf Catchers (attachments For Lawn Mowers) ranks #735 of 838 by danger score (27/100) at ER-volume #763 of 838 (136/yr). They are not the same ranking.
- #735
- danger rank of 838
- #763
- ER-volume rank of 838
- 27/100
- danger score
- 136/yr
- estimated ER visits (avg)
Danger score combines injury volume, hospitalization, fatality, and five-year trend. ER volume is the average annual NEISS estimate alone. Rank 1 is highest on each list.
Where this category's danger score sits nationally
Danger score (27/100) across 838 scored CPSC product categories
27 Among the lowest lower than 88% of 838 product categories
scored CPSC product categories, bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more product categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CPSC NEISS, PlainSafety danger-score model · 2024
Composite verdict
Composite Safety Score: 27/100
One verdict blending 4 independently-sourced dimensions from two separate CPSC systems, each benchmarked against all 838 scored product categories by percentile rather than raw value, so no single huge-volume category can dominate the scale.
| Dimension | Value | National percentile | Weight applied | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injury severity (hospitalization + fatality blend) | 5 | 47th | 35% | CPSC NEISS 20-year severity index |
| Annual ER injury volume | 136 | 10th | 30% | CPSC NEISS estimated annual ER-treated injuries |
| 5-year injury trend | -10% | 50th | 15% | CPSC NEISS 5-year % change in ER-treated injuries |
| Consumer incident reports | 0 | 0th | 20% | CPSC SaferProducts.gov public incident report count |
Methodology: each dimension is ranked against the full population's p10/p25/p50/p75/p90 breakpoints and interpolated to a 0-100 percentile; the composite is the weighted average of available percentiles. See methodology for the full benchmark table.
Where 1,769 estimated ER injuries land on the body
Body-part shares from the same CPSC NEISS injury_types extract for product code 1431. Segments sum to 1,769 - a body-map mix, not a danger score or ER-volume rank.
Two danger lenses
Same-group peer scores and this product's dial
The bars compare PlainSafety danger scores inside the Lawn & Garden Equipment group (same CPSC NEISS extract). The dial is this product's score alone on the Low/Moderate/High bands. Do not read a peer bar as an ER-visit count.
Lawn & Garden Equipment danger scores
How this 27/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for grass and leaf catchers (attachments for lawn mowers) - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume 136 ER visits/yr Low volume
- Severity (hospitalization rate) 5.4% Below median admission rate
- Fatality rate 0.00% No recorded fatalities
- 5-year trend-10%
Band labels compare this category against the corpus of 838 scored CPSC product categories, see the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.
What the CPSC Data Shows
Across the 20-year NEISS window from 2005 to 2024, injury counts for grass and leaf catchers (attachments for lawn mowers) are declining by about 10% over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2014 (475 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2008 (15 estimated visits). The single most common ER diagnosis is fracture to the lower arm, accounting for approximately 194 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by internal injury to the head (160 cases). The 75+ age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 425 cases over the NEISS window, and males appear slightly more often than the opposite sex in that cohort. Severity outcomes from the NEISS disposition field show that 5.4% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 0 consumer incident reports filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 19 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how grass and leaf catchers (attachments for lawn mowers) fail in real households. Every figure on this page comes from CPSC-published data: NEISS projects national estimates from a probability sample of about 100 U.S. hospital emergency departments, while SaferProducts.gov collects voluntary reports from consumers, manufacturers, and clinicians. The danger score, trend indicators, and demographic breakdowns update automatically when CPSC releases a new yearly NEISS file, which is why this page is dated 2024-12-31. For regulatory context, consult CPSC recall notices and the SaferProducts.gov public database linked below.
Annual Injury Estimates (2005–2024)
Source: CPSC NEISS national estimates Injuries represent ER-treated cases only
Who Gets Injured?
| Age Group | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 0 | 100 | |
| 5-14 | 116 | 91 | |
| 15-24 | 84 | 103 | |
| 25-34 | 18 | 96 | |
| 35-44 | 186 | 0 | |
| 45-54 | 34 | 96 | |
| 55-64 | 185 | 162 | |
| 65-74 | 57 | 17 | |
| 75+ | 235 | 190 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Arm | Fracture | |
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Lower Trunk | Strain, Sprain | |
| Finger | Fracture | |
| Finger | Foreign Body | |
| Head | Concussion | |
| All Parts Body | Derma/conjunct | |
| All Parts Body | Poisoning | |
| Upper Trunk | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Wrist | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Ankle | Strain, Sprain | |
| Lower Leg | Avulsion | |
| Not Stated/unk | Other | |
| Lower Arm | Avulsion | |
| Eyeball | Foreign Body |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
74YOM TO ER FOR HEAD INJURY & NECK PAIN, PT FELL WHILE EMPTYING HIS LAWN MOWER BAG, PT FELL HIT HEAD ON CONCRETE, DENIES SYNCOPE, NO THINNERS, NO LOC P[T HAS NECK PAIN ALSO OCOORED 10AM DX FALL, CLSD HEAD INJURY, STRAIN OF NECK
14YOM PRESENTED TO ED C/O PAINFUL HIP, PT STATED HE WAS RUNNING ON GRASS AT SCHOOL AND ABRUPTLY FELT PAIN IN R ANTERIOR HIP. DX; HIP PAIN, CLOSED AVULSION FRACTURE OF ANTERIOR SUPERIOR ILIAC SPINE OF PELVIS
85YOF FELL WHILE WALKING/RUNNING ACROSS SLICK GRASS. DX: FAILURE TO THRIVE IN ADULT, FALL
6YOF WAS PLAYING IN GRASS YESTERDAY AND NOTICED UPPER LIP AND EYE SWELLING. PT NOTES SHE FEELS EYE PAIN, ITCHING AND WATERY EYES. DX: ANGIOEDEMA OF LIPS. %
47YOM LAC FINGER ATTACHING LAWN MOWER BAG ATTACHMENT TO N/S POWER LAWN MOWER
25YOM C/O LAC TO FINGER STATES HE WAS CLEANING OUT A GRASS CATCHER BAG TODAY AND CUT FINGER ON LAWNMOWER BLADE DX LAC OF FINGER
84 YOM.WALKING W/ HIS WALKER OUTSIDE HIS HOME ON GRASS,TRIPPED & FALLING TO THE GROUND,HITTING HIS HEAD. DX: HEAD INJURY
*86YOF,IN HER YARD,LAST NIGHT GETTING CAT,SLIPPED ON WET GRASS,LANDED ON ARM,WRIST PAIN,DX:FX RADIAL
J/ 10 YOM. RASH TO ENTIRE BODY AFTER ROLLING AROUND IN THE GRASS DOINGPE.ITCHING & BROKEN OUT IN RED RASH. DX: RASH
J/ 2 YOF. PLAYING IN YARD WHERE INSECTICIDES & FERTILIZERS JUST SPRAYEDIN THE GRASS.PT'S LIP BECAME NUMB. DX:ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OD SUBSTANCE
44YOM DEVELOPED LOW BACK PAIN AFTER EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER / LUMBAR BACK PAIN, MUSCLE STRAIN
J/ 32 YOF. SLIPPED & FELL ON GRASS WHILE WALKING HER DOG. PAIN TO LT ANKLE. NO LOC. DX: LT ANKLE SPRAIN
Product Recalls
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Compare beyond Lawn & Garden Equipment
Nationwide peers by danger score, ER volume & hospitalization
Three PlainSafety-derived comparison paths for Grass And Leaf Catchers (attachments For Lawn Mowers): cross-group products nearest on danger score (27/100), estimated annual ER visits (136/yr), and hospitalization share (5.4%). Same-group neighbours stay in Related Products above.
Similar danger score
Nearest cross-group products by PlainSafety danger score (100-point scale).
Similar ER visit volume
Nearest cross-group products by NEISS estimated annual ER visits.
Similar hospitalization rate
Nearest cross-group products by % of NEISS ER visits resulting in hospital admission.
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About this data
CPSC National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) 2005–2024 and SaferProducts.gov consumer incident reports form the basis of this page. Injury estimates are based on a nationally representative probability sample of U.S. hospital emergency departments.
According to PlainSafety's CPSC NEISS corpus ranking, Grass And Leaf Catchers (attachments For Lawn Mowers) ranks #735 of 838 scored CPSC product categories by PlainSafety danger score and #763 of 838 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does grass and leaf catchers (attachments for lawn mowers) rank on danger score versus ER volume?
Among 838 scored CPSC product categories, grass and leaf catchers (attachments for lawn mowers) ranks #735 by PlainSafety danger score (27/100) and #763 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume (136/yr). The two rankings come from the same NEISS extract and are not the same order.
What are the most common injuries from grass and leaf catchers (attachments for lawn mowers)?
The most common injury is fracture to the lower arm, accounting for approximately 194 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from grass and leaf catchers (attachments for lawn mowers) increasing or decreasing?
Down 10% over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for grass and leaf catchers (attachments for lawn mowers) injuries?
The 75+ age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 425 cases recorded over 20 years. Males are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by grass and leaf catchers (attachments for lawn mowers)?
Of all ER visits involving grass and leaf catchers (attachments for lawn mowers), approximately 5.4% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (94.6%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with grass and leaf catchers (attachments for lawn mowers)?
You can file a consumer incident report at SaferProducts.gov, the official CPSC reporting portal. Reports help the CPSC identify emerging hazards and trigger investigations or recalls. You can also call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772.
PlainSafety is rendered directly from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall and incident records, no number is typed in by an editor. Product recall timelines and hazard labels are drawn from CPSC recall records for this product. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.