Parker University
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Parker University | Report ID | 2019076958 |
| Address | 2625 Electronic Ln. | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75220 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Air conditioning units |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | 1417269 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.87000, -96.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on an air conditioning unit. Two fingers on the right hand were lacerated when they came in contact with the fan blade.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2019, a worker at Parker University in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with air conditioning units identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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