KINGSVILLE, TEXAS—
King Ranch
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at King Ranch, 2205 W. Hwy 141, KINGSVILLE, TEXAS 78363 on — Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee tried to mount a horse and was bucked off. The employee struck his head on the ground and lost consciousness. The employee was hospitalized for a head injury.
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