Trinity Drywall & Plastering Systems, LLC

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — DALLAS, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Trinity Drywall & Plastering Systems, LLC in DALLAS, TEXAS
Employer Trinity Drywall & Plastering Systems, LLC Report ID 2019021462
Address 6122 Wyche Blvd. City, State ZIP DALLAS, TEXAS 75235
Event Date February 8, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Box cutters and razor knives
Industry (NAICS) 238310 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.82000, -96.85000

Incident Narrative

An employee was changing a razor blade on his non-retractable utility knife. He put the knife down on the ground and removed his glove. As he began removing a plastic strip on the bottom of the sheetrock his hand brushed against the knife and lacerated his index finger.

Incident Summary

On February 8, 2019, a worker at Trinity Drywall & Plastering Systems, LLC in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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