Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at US Border Patrol - Del Rio, Pasture, DEL RIO, TEXAS 78840
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
A border patrol agent was following a group of people through a pasture. While crossing a barbed wire fence, the agent suffered cuts to the legs. The agent developed blisters and swelling and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedLeg(s), unspecifiedBarbed-wire fences
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