Riverview, LLP
Struck by animal, n.e.c. — Fractures — RAYMOND, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Riverview, LLP | Report ID | 2017021260 |
| Address | 41581 178th Street | City, State ZIP | RAYMOND, SOUTH DAKOTA 57258 |
| Event Date | February 8, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by animal, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cattle and other bovines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.80000, -97.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in a feedlot pen helping a coworker with a steer that was having problems getting up. The coworker was behind the animal and the employee was at its head, attempting to move it. After he moved the steer's head, the animal tried to get up. As it was trying to stand, the steer swung its head and hit the employee's lower right leg, fracturing his tibia.
Incident Summary
On February 8, 2017, a worker at Riverview, LLP in RAYMOND, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by animal, n.e.c., with cattle and other bovines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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