Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171934.015 - Employee dies after being shot while guiding hunting trip

Accident Summary Nr: 171934.015 -- Report ID: 1054115 -- Event Date: 11/10/2024
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1787605.015	11/13/2024	8742	541611	317738469 - Dk Moore Enterprises Llc

Abstract: At 7:58 a.m. on November 10, 2024, an employee working as a hunting guide for a recreational service provider took two clients on an elk hunting trip in the mountains of a ranch. While they were out exploring, the group spotted elk in the distance. As they exited the side-by-side ATV, the employee began setting up a tripod. While one of the clients was getting out of the vehicle his weapon discharged and struck the employee killing him instantly.

Keywords: ATV, Back, Bullet, Firearm, Flying Object, Guide, Gun, Gunfire, Gunshot, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Projectile, Puncture, Puncture Wound, Rifle, Training

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1787605.015	62	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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