Sanderson Farms, Inc.
Hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c. — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — HAMMOND, Louisiana
| Employer | Sanderson Farms, Inc. |
| Address | 13111 HWY, 190 WEST |
| City, State ZIP | HAMMOND, Louisiana 70401 |
| Report ID | 2025054852 |
| 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 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.50000, -90.50000 |
Location Map
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.
Context
OSHA has recorded 47 severe injury reports involving "Hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c. injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c. events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | GoGo Bus Tours Inc. | BROOKLYN, New York | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jul 21, 2024 | Lowe's Home Improvement | CHAMBLEE, Georgia | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Circle K Stores Inc. | PENSACOLA, Florida | Bruises, contusions | Hosp. |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Gabriel Brothers, Inc. | FAIRLESS HILLS, Pennsylvania | Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels | Hosp. |
| Sep 3, 2024 | SWIFT BEEF COMPANY | GREELEY, Colorado | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Sep 30, 2024 | The Meadows at Stroud for Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC | EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania | Concussions | Hosp. |
| Sep 28, 2024 | Blessing Health System | QUINCY, Illinois | Intracranial injuries unspecified | Hosp. |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Ron's Temporary Help Services, Inc. | LANSING, Illinois | Fractures | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.