Penske Truck Rental
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Penske Truck Rental | Report ID | 2025066158 |
| Address | 231 65th Street | City, State ZIP | TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA 35405 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Scalp |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Straight trucks, box trucks |
| Secondary Source | Fan and turbine parts | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.14000, -87.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance on the engine of a box truck. He placed a socket wrench on top of the truck s cargo box and the wrench subsequently rolled out of reach. The employee climbed onto the top of the box to retrieve the tool. As he stood up, he was struck in the head by the operational engine fan. The employee sustained a laceration to his head.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2025, a worker at Penske Truck Rental in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the scalp. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with straight trucks, box trucks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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