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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2019043487 · 4/4/2019 · U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
Source
ATV, all terrain vehicle

Employer

Name
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location
2300 Highway 90 East, DEL RIO, TEXAS, 78840
NAICS
928110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A border agent was riding on an ATV, chasing after a group of people. The ATV hit a rut with deep vegetation. The agent was thrown from the ATV and suffered broken ribs, a broken collarbone, and a punctured lung.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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