Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden — Fractures and dislocations — PRINEVILLE, OREGON
| Employer | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | Report ID | 2018043799 |
| Address | 15 Miles from Prineville | City, State ZIP | PRINEVILLE, OREGON 97754 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden | Source of Injury | Horses and other equines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 924120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.28000, -120.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding a mule while tracking a mountain lion with hounds when the mule bucked him to the ground. He suffered six broken ribs and a separated shoulder.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2018, a worker at Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in PRINEVILLE, OREGON suffered fractures and dislocations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden, with horses and other equines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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