U.S. Border Patrol
Aircraft incident, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — OROGRANDE, New Mexico
| Employer | U.S. Border Patrol |
| Address | McGreggor Range #87 |
| City, State ZIP | OROGRANDE, New Mexico 88342 |
| Report ID | 2015107923 |
| Event Date | October 22, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified |
| Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Aircraft incident, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Helicopter |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 |
| Inspection # | 1101549 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.38000, -106.09000 |
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Incident Narrative
On 10/22/2015, at approximately 3:45 pm, while on BORTAC Training, an agent fell approximately twenty-five feet from a helicopter. He was taken to the hospital and admitted. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.
Incident Summary
On October 22, 2015, a worker at U.S. Border Patrol in OROGRANDE, New Mexico suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as aircraft incident, n.e.c., with helicopter identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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