# Gunshot wounds at U.S. Customs and Border Patrol
> OSHA SIR `2015063391` · 6/3/2015 · CUSTER, WASHINGTON
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Leg(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Gunshot wounds
## Cause
- **Event:** Self-inflicted shooting-unintentional
- **Source:** Person-injured or ill worker, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Pistol, handgun, revolver
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. Customs and Border Patrol
- **Location:** Custer Gun Range, CUSTER, WASHINGTON, 98240
- **NAICS:** 928110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

A border patrol officer was at the gun range working on his annual weapon qualifications.  The officer was drawing and firing his gun from the holster. The weapon discharged as he pulled it out, hitting him in the leg and striking a bone. The officer was admitted to the hospital where they performed surgery.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*