SATANTA, KANSAS—
Friona Cattle Feeders
Animal transportation incident, n.e.c. · Dislocation of joints
Final narrative
The employee was riding a horse, sorting cattle. Due to ice and mud, the horse slipped and fell on top of employee's left leg and shoulder. The employee suffered a rotator cuff dislocation of the left shoulder and a muscle injury to the left leg.
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