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U.S. Border Patrol FLETC

Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training — Fractures — ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Border Patrol FLETC in ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO
Employer U.S. Border Patrol FLETC Report ID 2020076811
Address 1300 W. RITCHEY City, State ZIP ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO 88210
Event Date July 20, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training Source of Injury Co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 928110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.85000, -104.41000

Incident Narrative

The injured employee slipped and fell while practicing tactical body carrying. The trainee being carried landed on the injured employee's ankle and broke it.

Incident Summary

On July 20, 2020, a worker at U.S. Border Patrol FLETC in ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training, with co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 28 severe injury reports involving "Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training injuries.

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