Sanderson Farms
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WACO, TEXAS
| Employer | Sanderson Farms | Report ID | 2015097036 |
| Address | 301 Aviation Parkway | City, State ZIP | WACO, TEXAS 76705 |
| Event Date | September 23, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311613 | Inspection # | 1096620 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.65000, -97.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting and deboning shoulders when the knife lacerated his abdomen. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 23, 2015, a worker at Sanderson Farms in WACO, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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