U.S. Department of Interior - Golden Gate National Recreational Area (GGNRA)
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden — Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders — SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | U.S. Department of Interior - Golden Gate National Recreational Area (GGNRA) | Report ID | 2023087880 |
| Address | Building 201, Fort Mason | City, State ZIP | SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94123 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders | Body Part | Neck and back |
| Event Type | Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden | Source of Injury | Horses and other equines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.79000, -122.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding a horse on a trail to provide information and directions to park visitors. As the employee and horse were transitioning down a slope and to the left, the employee fell off the horse onto the trail. The employee sustained swelling and bruising to the spine, a neck injury, and lacerations and contusions.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2023, a worker at U.S. Department of Interior - Golden Gate National Recreational Area (GGNRA) in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA suffered multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders to the neck and back. 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.
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