Although mowing the lawn may seem a routine chore, lawn mowers are powerful machines with the potential to cause severe and life-threatening injuries. Contact with the moving blades or the engine can result in a wide range of injuries, including lacerations burns, broken bones, and even amputation. One of the most common lawn mower-related injuries involves an individual tripping or slipping underneath an active mower. The fingers and hand are the most commonly injured part of the body, next being the leg, feet and toes. So remember to always wear sturdy shoes while mowing the lawn.