Otterbein University
Kicked by animal — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — 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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