Oppliger Land and Cattle
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden — Fractures and dislocations — PAXTON, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Oppliger Land and Cattle | Report ID | 2015097099 |
| Address | 2413 Keystone Sarben N. Rd. | City, State ZIP | PAXTON, NEBRASKA 69155 |
| Event Date | September 28, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden | Source of Injury | Horses and other equines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.19000, -101.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding a horse from the stalls to the pen when the horse bucked, causing the employee to fall to the ground. The employee sustained a broken lower leg and knee dislocation.
Incident Summary
On September 28, 2015, a worker at Oppliger Land and Cattle in PAXTON, NEBRASKA suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden, with horses and other equines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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