I know, you already "know" but that is what almost every single person says. These statistics prove otherwise. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons "more than 532,000 ladder injuries, nearly 119,000 garden tool-related injuries and approximately 226,000 lawn mowing injuries were treated in hospital emergency rooms, doctors' offices and clinics in 2007". That is a staggering number and most are avoidable with simple safety precautions. Lawn Mower Safety: