Phifer Incorporated
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Fractures — TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Phifer Incorporated | Report ID | 2023032632 |
| Address | 4400 Reese Phifer Ave | City, State ZIP | TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA 35401 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332618 | Inspection # | 1660141 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.20000, -87.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee was watching a co-worker operate a powered pallet jack when it pinned the employee's left leg against a piece of equipment. The employee's lower leg was broken.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2023, a worker at Phifer Incorporated in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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