Sanderson Farms, Inc.

Hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c. — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — HAMMOND, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Sanderson Farms, Inc. in HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
Employer Sanderson Farms, Inc. Report ID 2025054852
Address 13111 HWY, 190 WEST City, State ZIP HAMMOND, LOUISIANA 70401
Event Date May 22, 2025 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c. Source of Injury Co-worker, supervisor current
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 311615 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.50000, -90.50000

Incident Narrative

An employee was in a physical altercation with another employee and he was hospitalized with an orbital fracture and bleeding behind the eye.

Incident Summary

On May 22, 2025, a worker at Sanderson Farms, Inc. in HAMMOND, LOUISIANA suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the eye(s). The incident was classified as hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c., with co-worker, supervisor current identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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