Customs and Border Protection-U.S. Border Patrol
Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden — Fractures — SANTA TERESA, NEW MEXICO
| Employer | Customs and Border Protection-U.S. Border Patrol | Report ID | 20181010585 |
| Address | 1005 Highway 9 | City, State ZIP | SANTA TERESA, NEW MEXICO 88008 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden | Source of Injury | Horses and other equines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.82000, -106.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was patrolling on a horse when the horse stumbled and fell. The employee fell with the horse, striking his face, shoulder, and arm on the ground. He was hospitalized with facial fractures.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2018, a worker at Customs and Border Protection-U.S. Border Patrol in SANTA TERESA, NEW MEXICO suffered fractures to the face, unspecified. 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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