Sanderson Farms Inc, Processing Division

Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by another person — Fractures — BRYAN, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Sanderson Farms Inc, Processing Division in BRYAN, TEXAS
Employer Sanderson Farms Inc, Processing Division Report ID 2021086819
Address 2000 SHILOH DR City, State ZIP BRYAN, TEXAS 77803
Event Date August 12, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by another person Source of Injury Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 112320 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.64000, -96.41000

Incident Narrative

On August 12, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., an employee was clocking in after a lunch break when he was struck by a manual dolly loaded with trays. The employee fell to the ground and suffered a fractured femur.

Incident Summary

On August 12, 2021, a worker at Sanderson Farms Inc, Processing Division in BRYAN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by another person, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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