Optex Systems Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — RICHARDSON, TEXAS
| Employer | Optex Systems Inc. | Report ID | 2016043587 |
| Address | 1420 Presidential Drive | City, State ZIP | RICHARDSON, TEXAS 75081 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s) and wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | 1146530 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.96000, -96.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a machine. The employee contacted the machine blade and lacerated the right hand/wrist.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2016, a worker at Optex Systems Inc. in RICHARDSON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s) and wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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