National Beef
Kicked by animal — Fractures — DODGE CITY, KANSAS
| Employer | National Beef | Report ID | 2016098470 |
| Address | 2000 E. Trail Street | City, State ZIP | DODGE CITY, KANSAS 67801 |
| Event Date | September 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Kicked by animal | Source of Injury | Cattle and other bovines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.74000, -99.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee sustained a broken tibia when he was kicked by a cow while working in the cattle pen.
Incident Summary
On September 7, 2016, a worker at National Beef in DODGE CITY, KANSAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as kicked by animal, with cattle and other bovines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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