Rocky Mountain National Park
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden — Fractures — ESTES PARK, COLORADO
| Employer | Rocky Mountain National Park | Report ID | 2016075970 |
| Address | 1000 HWY 36 | City, State ZIP | ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517 |
| Event Date | July 3, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden | Source of Injury | Horses and other equines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 712190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.37000, -105.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding a horse on patrol when the horse became spooked and threw the employee, who fell 35 feet down the hillside. The employee suffered head lacerations and broke eight ribs and the sternum.
Incident Summary
On July 3, 2016, a worker at Rocky Mountain National Park in ESTES PARK, COLORADO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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