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SCHWERTNER FARMS, INC.

Animal transportation incident, n.e.c. — Fractures — SCHWERTNER, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SCHWERTNER FARMS, INC. in SCHWERTNER, TEXAS
Employer SCHWERTNER FARMS, INC. Report ID 2018088488
Address 4651 FM487 City, State ZIP SCHWERTNER, TEXAS 76573
Event Date August 17, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Animal transportation incident, n.e.c. Source of Injury Horses and other equines
Industry (NAICS) 112130 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.83000, -97.53000

Incident Narrative

An employee was riding a horse to check the health condition of cattle in a pasture. The employee went to rope a calf when the horse slipped and fell. The employee's leg was caught in the stirrup as the horse was regaining its footing. The employee's leg twisted, fracturing the tibia and fibula and requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On August 17, 2018, a worker at SCHWERTNER FARMS, INC. in SCHWERTNER, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as animal transportation incident, n.e.c., with horses and other equines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 10 severe injury reports involving "Animal transportation incident, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Animal transportation incident, n.e.c. injuries.

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