Struck by animal, unspecified · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Darr Feedlot, Inc., 42826 Road 759, COZAD, NEBRASKA 69130
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was helping a coworker cut a sick cow out of the pen when the cow attacked the employee. The employee suffered fractured ribs and a punctured lung, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersCattle and other bovines
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