Donald E. Smith
Self-inflicted shooting-unintentional — Gunshot wounds — WAUCHULA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Donald E. Smith | Report ID | 2016021855 |
| Address | P O Box 415 | City, State ZIP | WAUCHULA, FLORIDA 33873 |
| Event Date | February 29, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Gunshot wounds | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Self-inflicted shooting-unintentional | Source of Injury | Person-injured or ill worker, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Rifle, shotgun | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 112111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.54000, -81.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding a Polaris Ranger vehicle gathering cattle on a ranch when it hit a bump. The rifle that he was carrying felt off the vehicle, hit the ground, and accidently discharged striking the employee in the leg.
Incident Summary
On February 29, 2016, a worker at Donald E. Smith in WAUCHULA, FLORIDA suffered gunshot wounds to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as self-inflicted shooting-unintentional, with person-injured or ill worker, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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