Decimal Engineering
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Decimal Engineering | Report ID | 2024076111 |
| Address | 4300 Coral Ridge Drive | City, State ZIP | CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33065 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.28000, -80.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a chop saw to cut a metal part. The part kicked up, causing his right hand to be pinned against the motor. He suffered lacerations to the right ring finger and tendon.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2024, a worker at Decimal Engineering in CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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