Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at US Customs and Border Protection , 160 Garrison St., EAGLE PASS, TEXAS 78852
on — Gunshot wounds, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
An employee was cleaning his service weapon when it was unintentionally discharged, striking his upper thigh.
HospitalizedThigh(s)Person-injured or ill worker, n.e.c.
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