Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden · Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at In Front Training LLC, 140 Arch Bridge Rd, GHENT, NEW YORK 12075
on — Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee fell off a horse while riding it, injuring his back and suffering paralysis.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedHorses and other equines
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