Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Houston NFL Holdings, L.P., NRG Stadium, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77054
on — Fractures, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee suffered a knee fracture, while working in a game as a professional football player.
HospitalizedKnee(s)Work associate
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