Bass Pro Shops

Self-inflicted shooting-unintentional — Gunshot wounds — GRAPEVINE, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Bass Pro Shops in GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
Employer Bass Pro Shops Report ID 20191011310
Address 2501 Bass Pro Dr. City, State ZIP GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051
Event Date October 29, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Gunshot wounds Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Self-inflicted shooting-unintentional Source of Injury Person-injured or ill worker, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Rifle, shotgun
Industry (NAICS) 451110 Inspection # 1442303
GPS Coordinates 32.95000, -97.04000

Incident Narrative

An employee suffered a leg injury when a rifle accidentally discharged while adjusting the scope mount and bore sight.

Incident Summary

On October 29, 2019, a worker at Bass Pro Shops in GRAPEVINE, TEXAS suffered gunshot wounds to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as self-inflicted shooting-unintentional, with person-injured or ill worker, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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