OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221693096

BLUE DOT BARN

NICASIO, CA— 2024-08-15T00:00:00

Event: Animal, Animal Handler, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Farm, Horse, Internal Injuries, Struck By, Torso
NAICS: 112920
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347692162
Employer profile: BLUE DOT BARN
Summary number: 221693096
Report ID: 0950615

Event description

Employee dies from internal injuries after kicked by horse

Investigation abstract

At 6:50 a.m. on August 15, 2024, an employee working as a stable hand for a farm was working in the barn. The employee was taking care of one of the horses, which involved taking the animal from the barn to the paddock area. While moving the horse, it kicked the employee on his right side. The employee died from internal injuries.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 41 M

Event type
1

Occupation code
487

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