ADDISON, ALABAMA—
Southern Energy Homes, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Southern Energy Homes, Inc., 17921 Co. Road 41, ADDISON, ALABAMA 35540 on — Crushing injuries, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
On or about 4/2/15, at 3:15 p.m., an employee was moving a catwalk that provided fall protection at elevated positions during manufactured home building. The catwalk tilted while being moved. The employee was struck by the falling catwalk and his right foot was crushed.
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