Precision Strip, Inc.
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Precision Strip, Inc. | Report ID | 2025065481 |
| Address | 36000 Alabama Highway 21 | City, State ZIP | TALLADEGA, ALABAMA 35160 |
| Event Date | June 9, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Abdomen unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person | Source of Injury | Knives |
| Secondary Source | Workers engaging in horseplay | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333519 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.45000, -86.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Three employees were engaged in horseplay when one employee suffered a laceration to the abdomen, caused by a pocket knife. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2025, a worker at Precision Strip, Inc. in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the abdomen unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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