Phifer Incorporated
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Phifer Incorporated | Report ID | 2024109574 |
| Address | 4400 Reese Phifer Ave | City, State ZIP | TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA 35401 |
| Event Date | October 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Winders, unwinders |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332618 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.20000, -87.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a rewinder switch when the rewinder cycled and ejected the lowering roller. His right foot was crushed between the roll and the rewinder.
Incident Summary
On October 15, 2024, a worker at Phifer Incorporated in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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