Saint Benedict Parish of Yankton County

Fall on same level, n.e.c. - Fractures - YANKTON, South Dakota

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Saint Benedict Parish of Yankton County in YANKTON, South Dakota
Employer Saint Benedict Parish of Yankton County
Address 1500 Saint Benedict Drive
City, State ZIP YANKTON, South Dakota 57078
Report ID 20171111053
Event Date November 17, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Pelvis
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Dogs, canines-domestic
Industry (NAICS) 813110
GPS Coordinates 42.90578, -97.41842

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Incident Narrative

An employee was walking a dog when an owl swept down from a tree. The dog pulled the employee to the ground while chasing the owl, causing the employee to fall and suffer ischial fractures.

Incident Summary

On November 17, 2017, a worker at Saint Benedict Parish of Yankton County in YANKTON, South Dakota suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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