Ashley National Forest
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — VERNAL, UTAH
| Employer | Ashley National Forest | Report ID | 2020065615 |
| Address | Dushane Ranger District | City, State ZIP | VERNAL, UTAH 84078 |
| Event Date | June 16, 2020 | 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 | Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden | Source of Injury | Horses and other equines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.63000, -109.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was thrown off a horse and sustained a broken clavicle, three broken ribs, and a possible punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On June 16, 2020, a worker at Ashley National Forest in VERNAL, UTAH 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 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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