Girl Scout Western Oklahoma
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden — Fractures — MARLOW, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Girl Scout Western Oklahoma | Report ID | 2016054473 |
| Address | RR Box 56 | City, State ZIP | MARLOW, OKLAHOMA 73055 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden | Source of Injury | Horses and other equines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 813319 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.63000, -97.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding a horse when the horse stopped abruptly. The employee was thrown over the front of the horse, sustaining a broken back.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2016, a worker at Girl Scout Western Oklahoma in MARLOW, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. 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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