WHB Cattle, LP
Struck by animal, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — FOLLETT, TEXAS
| Employer | WHB Cattle, LP | Report ID | 20191212837 |
| Address | 17095 FM 3004 | City, State ZIP | FOLLETT, TEXAS 79034 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by animal, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cattle and other bovines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112112 | Inspection # | 1451547 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.30000, -100.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving cows from one area to another area. When she attempted to close a fence gate, a bull struck her. She was hospitalized with a broken shoulder or collarbone and a possible collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2019, a worker at WHB Cattle, LP in FOLLETT, TEXAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by animal, unspecified, with cattle and other bovines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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