Sanderson Farms Inc, Processing Division
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BRYAN, TEXAS
| Employer | Sanderson Farms Inc, Processing Division | Report ID | 2022119651 |
| Address | 2000 SHILOH DR | City, State ZIP | BRYAN, TEXAS 77803 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 112320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.64000, -96.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hand truck to move an ergonomics mat. The employee tripped over the hand truck, fell, and fractured a knee cap.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2022, a worker at Sanderson Farms Inc, Processing Division in BRYAN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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