USDA ARS

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Fractures — LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO

Employer	USDA ARS	Report ID	20171012301
Address	17,000 N Jornardo Rd.	City, State ZIP	LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO 88012
Event Date	October 30, 2017	Outcome	Hospitalized
Nature of Injury	Fractures	Body Part	Jaw, chin
Event Type	Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment	Source of Injury	Trailers
Industry (NAICS)	541710	Inspection #	1292566
GPS Coordinates	32.61000, -106.74000

Incident Narrative

An employee was moving cattle to load and/or unload a trailer when the trailer gate struck the employee's face. The employee suffered a broken jaw and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On October 30, 2017, a worker at USDA ARS in LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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