Customs and Border Protection
Jack-knifed or overturned, roadway — Fractures — 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
OSHA has recorded 45 severe injury reports involving "Jack-knifed or overturned, roadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Jack-knifed or overturned, roadway injuries.
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