HUGOTON, KANSAS—
Nextgen Cattle Feeding
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden · Fractures
Final narrative
An employee was trying to rope the rear legs of a cow. The cow changed direction and the rope whipped, causing the employee to fall from his horse. He landed on the ground on his back and broke several ribs.
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