USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal transportation — Fractures — ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
| Employer | USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services | Report ID | 2024054132 |
| Address | Area near Roswell NM | City, State ZIP | ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO 88201 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal transportation | Source of Injury | Horses, equines |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 924120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.63000, -104.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding a horse when they fell off the horse, resulting in three broken ribs and a broken clavicle and scapula.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2024, a worker at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services in ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO suffered fractures to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as thrown, fell, or jumped from animal transportation, with horses, equines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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