Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Academy Sports + Outdoors, 14260 Manchester Road, MANCHESTER, MISSOURI 63011
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple back regions.
Final narrative
An employee was moving merchandise in the receiving area of the store. Another employee was moving a cart and it collapsed on the injured employee, resulting in fractures to thoracic and lumbar vertebrae.
HospitalizedMultiple back regionsCart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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