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Updated: 8:25 PM Nov 21, 2008
Sanderson Farms Employee Dies of Injuries Suffered in Fall
An accident at Sanderson Farms in Bryan claims the life of an employee.
Posted: 4:18 PM Nov 20, 2008Reporter: Meredith Stancik |
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An accident at Sanderson Farms in Bryan claims the life of an employee.
The Brazos County Sheriff's Department says the incident happened Tuesday afternoon.
Emergency crews were called when Walter Vega was found unconscious. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died from the injuries.
Based on preliminary autopsy results, officials say it appears Vega fell down stairs and died of head injuries.
Sheriff's officials say they are interviewing employees at Sanderson Farms, but it appears this was an accident.
Sanderson Farms refused to comment.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the accident. The agency has six months to complete the investigation.
Funeral arrangements have been set. The funeral will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, November 21 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell.
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This makes (at least) 3 "manufacturing" deaths at Sanderson Farms facilities- 2 in Bryan. Looks like OSHA and SF negotiated out most of the fines in all of them. what's it gonna take to wake people up? My prayers go out to the families.
my uncle was a great guy and im sad that he is gone but hes in a good place
Thank you for all of the prayers and your comments. My father will be missed and anyone who had the opportunity to meet him or to know him would say he was wonderful person to be around. It has been hard for me and the family to realize that he is gone and that I will not see him again until it's my time. His passing is very sad for many of us especially around thanksgiving, christmas, and his birthday that is just a month away. I am asking you, if you know any information or something that may be helpful to this accident please speak up. I pray that you may have information that will help clear up this case and eliminate all of the confusing stories. I know i will live better in life if I know that the facts are true and that this will never happen to anyone else there. My faith is strong and I know good will come out of this. God bless you and your love ones. Alex Vega
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