Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal transportation · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Irsik & Doll Feed Services, Inc., 10505 US Hwy 50, CIMARRON, KANSAS 67835
on — Fractures , affecting the Ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was riding a horse when it tripped. The employee fell off the horse, and his left foot was caught in the stirrup. He suffered a broken ankle and was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Ankle(s) Horses, equines
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