US Border Patrol
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — RICHFORD, VERMONT
| Employer | US Border Patrol | Report ID | 2023087597 |
| Address | 1668 Saint Albans Road | City, State ZIP | RICHFORD, VERMONT 05476 |
| Event Date | August 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | ATV, all terrain vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.97000, -72.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) when the vehicle stopped quickly, causing the employee to go over the handlebars. The employee sustained a leg fracture that required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 18, 2023, a worker at US Border Patrol in RICHFORD, VERMONT suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with atv, all terrain vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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