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 WHB Cattle, LP, 17095 FM 3004, FOLLETT, TEXAS 79034
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 moving cows from one area to another area. When she attempted to close a fence gate, a bull struck her. She was hospitalized with a broken shoulder or collarbone and a possible collapsed lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersCattle and other bovines
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