Cabelas
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — ALLEN, TEXAS
| Employer | Cabelas | Report ID | 2023087170 |
| Address | 1 Cabelas drive | City, State ZIP | ALLEN, TEXAS 75002 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 451110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.12000, -96.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stocking ammunition from a cart on a sales floor. While turning a corner, the cart tipped over. Its handle hit the outside of the employee's left leg, near his knee. He fell to the floor and was hospitalized, having suffered a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2023, a worker at Cabelas in ALLEN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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