Comco Systems
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — DENTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Comco Systems | Report ID | 20231110115 |
| Address | 161 North Interstate 35E Suite 139 | City, State ZIP | DENTON, TEXAS 76205 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2023 | 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 | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561621 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.19000, -97.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a table saw to cut a piece of plastic. He went to move a piece of the material when his right thumb contacted the blade, resulting in a broken right thumb and a laceration.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2023, a worker at Comco Systems in DENTON, 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 table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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