US Border Patrol
Overexertion involving outside sources, n.e.c. — Myocardial infarction (heart attack) — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | US Border Patrol | Report ID | 20161110730 |
| Address | McKelligon Canyon | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79930 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Myocardial infarction (heart attack) | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Overexertion involving outside sources, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Bicycle, pedal cycle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | 1191991 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.80000, -106.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was patrolling the McKelligon Canyon area in EL Paso, TX while riding a bike and fell from it. The employee was transported to a hospital where he was diagnosed as having had a heart attack.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2016, a worker at US Border Patrol in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered myocardial infarction (heart attack) to the body systems. The incident was classified as overexertion involving outside sources, n.e.c., with bicycle, pedal cycle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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