U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Fall on same level, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — WILLCOX, ARIZONA
| Employer | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Report ID | 2017021709 |
| Address | 200 S. Rex Allen Jr. Drive | City, State ZIP | WILLCOX, ARIZONA 85643 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ground irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.24000, -109.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hiking on a trail when he lost his footing on uneven terrain and fell to the ground, striking his head.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2017, a worker at U.S. Customs and Border Protection in WILLCOX, ARIZONA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with ground irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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