U.S. Customs/Border Protection
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Bruises, contusions — EAGLE PASS, TEXAS
| Employer | U.S. Customs/Border Protection | Report ID | 2016065253 |
| Address | 160 Garrison St. | City, State ZIP | EAGLE PASS, TEXAS 78852 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.70000, -100.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on the sidewalk when she tripped on the raised lip of the concrete. She fell on her gun belt and felt back pain, suffering a back contusion.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2016, a worker at U.S. Customs/Border Protection in EAGLE PASS, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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