Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Customs and Border Protection- U.S. Border Patrol, 1300 West Richey, ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO 88210
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
A trainee was undergoing a combat baton evaluation. The instructor bear-hugged her and they fell to the ground; the trainee suffered two fractured ribs and a partially collapsed lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersCo-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified
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