Sanderson Farms Inc, Processing Division

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — 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 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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