Collision between water vehicle and object(s) n.e.c. · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Customs and Border Patrol, Rio Grande River / Shelby Park, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS 78852
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Part of body unspecified.
Final narrative
Two employees were riding in a boat in a river when the boat struck an I-beam that was submerged in the water. The employees sustained injuries.
Hospitalized Part of body unspecified Water vehicle unspecified
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