KATY, TEXAS—
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Academy Sports & Outdoors, 1800 N. Mason Rd., KATY, TEXAS 77449 on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a double-length walkie rider pallet jack. While turning into a lane, the pallet jack struck a support beam; the employee was thrown off and fell 3 feet to the floor, suffering a broken hip.
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