Otterbein University

Kicked by animal — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — WESTERVILLE, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Otterbein University in WESTERVILLE, OHIO
Employer Otterbein University Report ID 2016043124
Address 1 South Grove Street City, State ZIP WESTERVILLE, OHIO 43081
Event Date April 14, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified Body Part Brain
Event Type Kicked by animal Source of Injury Horses and other equines
Industry (NAICS) 611310 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.12000, -82.93000

Incident Narrative

An employee was leading horses to the stable at night when a horse was spooked. The horse turned and kicked the employee in the head. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On April 14, 2016, a worker at Otterbein University in WESTERVILLE, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as kicked by animal, with horses and other equines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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