Customs and Border Protection

Jack-knifed or overturned, roadway — Fractures — VAN HORN, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Customs and Border Protection in VAN HORN, TEXAS
Employer Customs and Border Protection Report ID 2017054606
Address Green River Road City, State ZIP VAN HORN, TEXAS 79855
Event Date May 21, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Jack-knifed or overturned, roadway Source of Injury ATV, all terrain vehicle
Industry (NAICS) 928110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.84000, -104.93000

Incident Narrative

An employee was driving an all terrain vehicle (ATV). He attempted to navigate a curve but was unable to control the ATV. The ATV went on its side and he fell on a rock and fractured his ribs.

Incident Summary

On May 21, 2017, a worker at Customs and Border Protection in VAN HORN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as jack-knifed or overturned, roadway, with atv, all terrain vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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