Billions of eggs are produced every year. Many of these eggs come from mechanized poultry and egg farms where automated systems feed, water, remove waste, and collect eggs. While the eggs go from hen to market without a human touch, egg and poultry workers must treat safety with a hands-on approach. COMMON INJURIES IN POULTRY PROCESSING PLANTS. Harsh working conditions have long contributed to a higher-than-average injury rate in the meat and poultry processing industry. Common types of injuries include: Injuries due to repetitive motion. According to OSHA, the incidence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in poultry processing is more than seven times the […]