Dept. of Homeland Security, Border and Protection Svcs.
Self-inflicted shooting-unintentional — Gunshot wounds — EDINBURG, TEXAS
| Employer | Dept. of Homeland Security, Border and Protection Svcs. | Report ID | 2019032295 |
| Address | 4420 W. Rogers Rd | City, State ZIP | EDINBURG, TEXAS 78541 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Gunshot wounds | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Self-inflicted shooting-unintentional | Source of Injury | Person-injured or ill worker, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pistol, handgun, revolver | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.33000, -98.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A border patrol agent was bitten by his K9. The agent then drew his pistol and shot the K9. In the process, the agent shot his left index finger and thumb.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2019, a worker at Dept. of Homeland Security, Border and Protection Svcs. in EDINBURG, TEXAS suffered gunshot wounds to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as self-inflicted shooting-unintentional, with person-injured or ill worker, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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