Sanderson Farms, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — BRYAN, TEXAS
| Employer | Sanderson Farms, Inc. | Report ID | 20171212015 |
| Address | 2000 Shiloh Avenue | City, State ZIP | BRYAN, TEXAS 77803 |
| Event Date | December 18, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.64000, -96.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to grab a box top that was across a conveyor when the employee's right hand contacted the conveyor frame. The employee's right middle fingertip was then caught and fractured between the conveyor guide and the belt, requiring overnight hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 18, 2017, a worker at Sanderson Farms, Inc. in BRYAN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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