Trampled by or stepped on by animal · Abrasions, scratches
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Turner Enterprises, Inc., Blue Creek Ranch, OSHKOSH, NEBRASKA 69154
on — Abrasions, scratches, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
An employee was moving bison heifers into a pen. The group of bison turned around and ran towards the employee, knocking him down and stepping on him. The employee sustained an abrasion on his armpit.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Cattle and other bovines
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