U.S. Border Patrol
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden — Fractures and dislocations — SELLS, ARIZONA
| Employer | U.S. Border Patrol | Report ID | 2018088906 |
| Address | back country | City, State ZIP | SELLS, ARIZONA 85634 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden | Source of Injury | Horses and other equines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.98000, -111.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A Border Patrol agent was thrown from his horse while on patrol. He suffered a broken skull, broken ribs, and a dislocated hip.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2018, a worker at U.S. Border Patrol in SELLS, ARIZONA suffered fractures and dislocations to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden, with horses and other equines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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