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Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia

1 hospitalization · 2025055139 · 5/30/2025 · U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Laredo Convent Avenue Port of Entry

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia

Cause

Event
Exposure to harmful substance through exposed tissue unspecified
Source
Fentanyl, fentanyl analogues
Secondary source
Source, secondary source unspecified

Employer

Name
U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Laredo Convent Avenue Port of Entry
Location
100 Convent, LAREDO, TEXAS, 78040
NAICS
922120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer had been inspecting the trunk of a vehicle. He collapsed and lost vital signs due to possible fentanyl exposure. There were shards of glass found in the area the officer was inspecting that tested positive for traces of fentanyl and methamphetamines. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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