US Forest Service
Kicked by animal — Fractures — JACKSON, WYOMING
| Employer | US Forest Service | Report ID | 2016076661 |
| Address | 340 N Cache | City, State ZIP | JACKSON, WYOMING 83001 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Kicked by animal | Source of Injury | Horses and other equines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.48000, -110.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was kicked by horse resulting in fractures to the jaw requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2016, a worker at US Forest Service in JACKSON, WYOMING suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. 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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