Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sanderson Farms Inc, Processing Division, 2000 Shiloh Avenue, BRYAN, TEXAS 77803
on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was performing service and maintenance on a chiller machine. While placing the screen back onto the chiller, the machine started up, causing the employee's left leg to become caught by the paddle. They sustained a left tibia fracture.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, n.e.c.
More severe injuries at Sanderson Farms Inc, Processing Division
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