Watching the scene unfold, the Eyes of Identification popped up with a note:
[The Reagan Food Processing Factory is an immense and malevolent abnormality, and as is well-known, in abnormal areas, there are rules that must be respected. Once violated, punishment will ensue, so it's not recommended that you employ brute force directly—the security team isn't made up of vegetarians.
In here, an employee badge is an essential proof of identity. Losing your badge means you're no longer an employee, and you will be seen as raw material for snack-making, so make sure you keep your badge safe. You wouldn't want to become a soft, squishy treat yourself, would you?
At this point, the clever kids might ask: If the employee badge is so important, can you steal a superior's badge to give yourself an immediate promotion and raise?
The answer is: Yes, but be sure not to steal from someone too high-ranking, as the senior employees are its slaves for eternity.]
Rules-based abnormality, huh...