KTEX Overhead Doors, LLC
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — RICHMOND, TEXAS
| Employer | KTEX Overhead Doors, LLC | Report ID | 2023109543 |
| Address | 7910 Elk Grove LN | City, State ZIP | RICHMOND, TEXAS 77469 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.48000, -95.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a garage door opener. They loosened a spring mount. The spring was under tension and severely cut the employee's wrist.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2023, a worker at KTEX Overhead Doors, LLC in RICHMOND, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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