Wayne Sanderson Farms

Collision with stationary object, nonroadway — Fractures — DECATUR, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Wayne Sanderson Farms in DECATUR, ALABAMA
Employer Wayne Sanderson Farms Report ID 20241110628
Address 100 Plugs Drive City, State ZIP DECATUR, ALABAMA 35601
Event Date November 14, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified
Event Type Collision with stationary object, nonroadway Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
Secondary Source Towers, poles unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 311615 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 34.61000, -87.04000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a stand-up forklift in reverse when their left foot was caught between the lift and a pole resulting in fractures and lacerations to the foot.

Incident Summary

On November 14, 2024, a worker at Wayne Sanderson Farms in DECATUR, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as collision with stationary object, nonroadway, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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