AMARILLO, TEXAS—
Cactus Operating, LLC
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Cactus Operating, LLC, 2209 W. 7th, AMARILLO, TEXAS 79106 on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was on horseback when the horse pitched forward and the employee fell to the ground. The employee suffered four broken ribs.
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An employee was operating the batcher and mixing feed from the mill office when their left arm was caught in the automatic gate of the machine. The employee sustained a broken left arm and a laceration.
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An employee was on a horse working with cattle when the horse lost its footing in mud and fell with the employee to the ground. The employee broke a finger and was hospitalized.
STRATFORD, TEXAS—
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An employee was operating an ATV in dusty, dark conditions when he ran into a pipe. He was thrown from the ATV and hit his head, cracking his skull and fracturing the orbital bones around his eye. A seat belt was not worn at the time of the incident.
STRATFORD, TEXAS—
Cactus Operating LLC
An employee was cleaning steam rolls and was pulled into the roll area, smashing a hand and amputating three fingertips.
SPEARMAN, TEXAS—
Cactus Operating, LLC
Employee was confining a heifer in an attempt to tag her ear. The heifer threw its head, pinning the employee's arm between its head and the pen breaking his arm.
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