U.S. Border Patrol
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — RODEO, NEW MEXICO
| Employer | U.S. Border Patrol | Report ID | 2019088036 |
| Address | 2 miles outside of Rodeo | City, State ZIP | RODEO, NEW MEXICO 88056 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Pelvic region, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Shrubs, grasses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.83000, -109.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While in pursuit of a suspect in the desert, an employee ran through a mesquite bush that caused a puncture injury requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2019, a worker at U.S. Border Patrol in RODEO, NEW MEXICO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the pelvic region, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with shrubs, grasses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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