OROGRANDE, NEW MEXICO—
U.S. Border Patrol
Aircraft incident, n.e.c. · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at U.S. Border Patrol, McGreggor Range #87 , OROGRANDE, NEW MEXICO 88342 on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
On 10/22/2015, at approximately 3:45 pm, while on BORTAC Training, an agent fell approximately twenty-five feet from a helicopter. He was taken to the hospital and admitted. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.
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