BRYAN, TEXAS—
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Sanderson Farms, Inc., 2000 Shiloh Avenue, BRYAN, TEXAS 77803 on — Fractures, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
While walking to a work station, an employee stooped down to walk under something and tripped. The employee fell on the right knee, fracturing it and requiring surgery.
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