BENSALEM, PENNSYLVANIA—
Brellanick Stable, Inc.
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal transportation · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Brellanick Stable, Inc., 2999 Street Rd., BENSALEM, PENNSYLVANIA 19020 on — Fractures , affecting the Thigh(s).
Final narrative
An exercise rider rode a horse around a track. On her way back to the barn, the horse got spooked by another horse and reared up, causing the rider to fall off. The horse then landed on her leg breaking the femur.
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