Simplot Land & Livestock
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden — Fractures — BRUNEAU, IDAHO
| Employer | Simplot Land & Livestock | Report ID | 2021043003 |
| Address | BLM Horse Facility | City, State ZIP | BRUNEAU, IDAHO 83604 |
| Event Date | April 10, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Neck, 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) | 112112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.61000, -115.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on horseback trying to catch a younger horse. His horse bucked him off and he fell to the ground, landing on his head. He suffered a neck fracture between two vertebrae.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2021, a worker at Simplot Land & Livestock in BRUNEAU, IDAHO suffered fractures to the neck, 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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