SIDNEY, NEBRASKA—
CABELA'S
Fall on same level due to slipping · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at CABELA'S, 1 CABALA DRIVE, SIDNEY, NEBRASKA 69160 on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee slipped and fell on ice while walking from a vehicle in the parking lot to the building entrance. The employee tore ligaments in the left knee and sprained both ankles.
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An employee fell approximately 15 feet to the floor from metal racking and landed on their feet. The employee was hospitalized for feet and ankle injuries.
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An employee was walking into work and slipped on ice. She broke a bone in her leg and required surgery.
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