Horses and Other Equine Production
Industry Summary
The Horses and Other Equine Production industry has shown some reduction in numbers lately, with employment losses of -0.96% between 2014 and 2015 (the last reported data). There are currently 1,345 firms engaged in business within this industry and on average, each establishment employs 4 workers. On average over the last five years, the Horses and Other Equine Production industry has a slightly higher OSHA reported accident rate (8% more) than the broader Other Animal Production Industry
The accident investigation below was opened on Thursday, September 22nd 2016 by OSHA representitives in Hanover, PA at Hanover Shoe Farms, Incorporated. A had been injured when the exposure to environmental heat
OSHA IDSevere Injury Report
Accident Date2016-09-09
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee was performing various tasks in a barn, such as cleaning stalls, walking horses, and filling water, when he passed out due to dehydration and heat exhaustion. He was hospitalized.
On Thursday, October 1st 2015 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in HANOVER, PE which had occured previously at HANOVER SHOE FARMS, INCORPORATED. A had been injured when the kicked by animal
OSHA IDSevere Injury Report
Accident Date2015-10-01
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee was removing a horse from the exercise walker and hooking the lead to the horse. The horse reared and kicked the employee, causing loss of consciousness and a head injury.
The accident investigation below was opened on Friday, October 4th 2013 by OSHA representitives in Lakeville, MN at Cross Creek Farms Inc. A employee had been injured when the racehorse kicks horse groomer, who later died from injuries
OSHA IDSevere Injury Report
Accident Date2013-09-30
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeOn September 30, 2013, Employee #1, Cross Creek Farms Inc was injured in Canterbury Park grounds on September 12, 2013, and subsequently died on September 30, 2013 as a result of his injuries. Employee #1 was in a stall handling a racehorse in the Saddling Area when the horse reared up and struck him in the chest. Employee #1 was not an employee of Canterbury Park. OSHA contacted the owner of the horse, Cross Creek Farms, who stated that Employee #1 was not their employee. Employee #1 was a licensed horse groomer and as such was exempt from an OSHA as they were a small employer engaged in farming operations. The inspection was ended and classified as a "no Inspection" due to lack of OSHA coverage.
OSHA Inspection Activity
Accident Rate
5 Year Average
8.41
Last 12 Months
0
Reporting Statistics
Inspection Records: 158
266.7%
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 10