Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1003212.015 - Branch County Sheriff Department

Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division

Inspection Nr: 1003212.015

Report ID: 0552652

Date Opened: 06/02/2016

Site Address:
Branch County Sheriff Department
Us 12 / Arnold St
Quincy, MI 49082

Mailing Address:
580 Marshall Rd, Coldwater, MI 49036

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:

NAICS: 922190/ Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

Inspection Type: Fat/Cat

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/17/2016

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/20/2016

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	1101707

Case Status: CLOSED

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 86087.015

Event: 05/30/2016

Employee is killed when thrown from a horse

At approximately 11:15 a.m. on May 30, 2016, Employee #1, a volunteer with the sheriff's posse was riding a horse in the Memorial Day parade. He was wearing a cowboy hat instead of a helmet and had a flag in one of his hands. As he was trying to dismount the horse, a motorcycle revved its motor, and the horse threw him off. Employee #1 landed on the ground and died due to a head injury.

Keywords: Animal, Concussion, Fall, Head, Horse

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1003212.015	39	M	Fatality		Sheriffs, bailiffs, other law enforcement officers

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