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The Pennsylvania State University

Kicked by animal — Fractures — UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The Pennsylvania State University in UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer The Pennsylvania State University Report ID 2021021055
Address Horse Barns City, State ZIP UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA 16802
Event Date February 5, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Kicked by animal Source of Injury Horses and other equines
Industry (NAICS) 611310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.79000, -77.86000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking through a horse pasture after completing chores when a horse kicked the employee in the back. The employee sustained broken ribs.

Incident Summary

On February 5, 2021, a worker at The Pennsylvania State University in UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as kicked by animal, with horses and other equines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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