U.S. Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs & Border Protections
Injured by physical contact with person while restraining, subduing-unintentional — Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — LAREDO, TEXAS
| Employer | U.S. Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs & Border Protections | Report ID | 2023065849 |
| Address | West End Washington St. | City, State ZIP | LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Injured by physical contact with person while restraining, subduing-unintentional | Source of Injury | Assailant, suspect, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | 1682118 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.50000, -99.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A law enforcement agent was pursuing a suspect on foot when they suffered a head-on collision with the suspect, resulting in a brain bleed and a concussion that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2023, a worker at U.S. Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs & Border Protections in LAREDO, TEXAS suffered multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as injured by physical contact with person while restraining, subduing-unintentional, with assailant, suspect, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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