OSHA Injury Report: Precision Strip, Inc. Talladega

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

At [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Two associates were preforming a team lift to remove a operator desk from the isle way between D b...

What happened

Root Causes 1. Associate walking backwards through isle way measuring 44 inches wide and desk measuring 34 inches wide was not aware of his surroundings and the potential pinch point between the carpet basket and the desk he was moving. Turning the desk sideways 30 inches wide would have allowed more room to maneuver the desk through the isle way. 2.Associate was not aware of his surroundings at all times by taking 3 steps back keeping 2 hands clear and doing 1 doublecheck to ensure he was working in a safe non congested area before attempting to move the desk.Corrective actions 1.Coached associate on ensuring a clear path is identified before moving equipment. Completed [REDACTED]

Injury or illness

Fracture thumb

Object or substance involved

desk

Summary line

At [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Two associates were preforming a team lift to remove a operator desk from the isle way between [REDACTED] and [REDACTED]. Both associates grabbed a side of the desk one walking backward and the other walking forward. During this m

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.