HARTSELLE, ALABAMA—
Cerro Wire LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Cerro Wire LLC, 1099 Thompson Road SE, HARTSELLE, ALABAMA 35640 on — Fractures, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
While making copies, an employee turned, caught the left foot on the copy machine, and fell fracturing the left femur.
More severe injuries at Cerro Wire LLC
HARTSELLE, ALABAMA—
Cerro Wire LLC
On March 27, 2025, an employee was stringing up a wire drawing machine when his right little finger became caught between the wire and the capstan wheel on the machine, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
HARTSELLE, ALABAMA—
Cerro Wire, LLC
An employee was operating a wire welder when the air actuated welder wire holding arm closed and pinched his right index finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
HARTSELLE, ALABAMA—
Cerro Wire LLC
An employee was operating a palletizer. While attempting to reposition wire coil from a robotic stacker, the stacker engaged and pinned her against the metal guard opening of the palletizer. She suffered pneumothorax, a pulmonary contusion, and a rib fracture.
HARTSELLE, ALABAMA—
Cerro Wire, LLC
An employee was running copper wire into a large wooden take-up reel when his right foot and body were caught in the rotating reel. He suffered a broken left femur.
HARTSELLE, ALABAMA—
Cerro Wire LLC
An employee was running coils through a sealing machine when the coils stopped going all the way into the sealing area. He was attempting to grab a coil that was not properly in the sealing area when the seal bar came down on his left hand, causing third degree burns.
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