US Forest Service
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden — Fractures — LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
| Employer | US Forest Service | Report ID | 20191010889 |
| Address | Lower Bristlecone Trailhead, Forest Road 71 | City, State ZIP | LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89124 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | 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 | 36.11000, -115.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding a mule up a trail. The mule lost its footing, and it and the employee tumbled down the mountain. The employee suffered a broken sternum, six broken ribs, and lacerations to the head and arm.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2019, a worker at US Forest Service in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA suffered fractures 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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