U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — TUCSON, ARIZONA
| Employer | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Report ID | 2015118939 |
| Address | Coordinates: N31 57.76 W112 40.53 | City, State ZIP | TUCSON, ARIZONA 85711 |
| Event Date | November 25, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Mountains |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.21000, -110.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 25, 2015, at approximately 11:45am, a BORSTAR Agent fell while climbing on top of a mountain. The agent fell approximately 15-20 feet, bounced on his back, and fell another 5 to 10 feet before landing. He suffered a concussion, a laceration to the back of his head requiring staples, several possible broken ribs, and multiple cuts and bruises.
Incident Summary
On November 25, 2015, a worker at U.S. Customs and Border Protection in TUCSON, ARIZONA suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet, with mountains identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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