# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at U.S. Customs and Border Protection
> OSHA SIR `2019043487` · 4/4/2019 · DEL RIO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
- **Source:** ATV, all terrain vehicle
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- **Location:** 2300 Highway 90 East, DEL RIO, TEXAS, 78840
- **NAICS:** 928110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A border agent was riding on an ATV, chasing after a group of people. The ATV hit a rut with deep vegetation. The agent was thrown from the ATV and suffered broken ribs, a broken collarbone, and a punctured lung.

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