Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Berry College, Inc., 2277 Martha Berry Hwy NW, MOUNT BERRY, GEORGIA 30149
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was leading a horse when it kicked her, breaking her ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersHorses and other equines
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