U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures — VALLEY CENTER, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement | Report ID | 2018044058 |
| Address | 25855 Valley Center Road | City, State ZIP | VALLEY CENTER, CALIFORNIA 92082 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Containers-pressurized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.19000, -117.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
During a training exercise, a CS gas canister prematurely exploded and injured two employees, who suffered a broken femur and chest laceration.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2018, a worker at U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement in VALLEY CENTER, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with containers-pressurized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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