RODEO, NEW MEXICO · 2019-08-06
U.S. Border Patrol
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. · Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at U.S. Border Patrol , 2 miles outside of Rodeo, RODEO, NEW MEXICO 88056
on 2019-08-06 , Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds, affecting the pelvic region, unspecified.
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Final narrative
While in pursuit of a suspect in the desert, an employee ran through a mesquite bush that caused a puncture injury requiring hospitalization.
Hospitalized
Pelvic region, unspecified
Shrubs, grasses
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Record
OSHA ID 2019088036
Date 2019-08-06
Location 2 miles outside of Rodeo, RODEO, NEW MEXICO 88056
NAICS 928120
Injury Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
Body part Pelvic region, unspecified
Event Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source Shrubs, grasses