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Gunshot wounds

1 hospitalization · 2018054876 · 5/18/2018 · U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thigh(s)
Nature of injury
Gunshot wounds

Cause

Event
Self-inflicted shooting-unintentional
Source
Person-injured or ill worker, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Pistol, handgun, revolver

Employer

Name
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Location
CBP Advanced Training Center, HARPERS FERRY, WEST VIRGINIA, 25425
NAICS
921140
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was conducting a qualifying exercise with his 9mm handgun on a shooting range. While he was removing the handgun from his holster, it accidentally discharged, striking his upper right leg.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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