Sanderson Farms Production Division
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — PALESTINE, TEXAS
| Employer | Sanderson Farms Production Division | Report ID | 2017087862 |
| Address | 320 Sanderson Farms Parkway | City, State ZIP | PALESTINE, TEXAS 75803 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Vehicle, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.72000, -95.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a reversing vehicle, suffering a fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2017, a worker at Sanderson Farms Production Division in PALESTINE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with vehicle, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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