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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019065882 · 6/11/2019 · Colonna's Shipyard Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Leg(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container

Employer

Name
Colonna's Shipyard Inc
Location
400 East Indian River Road, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, 23523
NAICS
336611
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

An employee was hoisting a 5,000-pound steady rest with a 50-ton overhead shop crane. The load fell on his left leg, crushing it from the knee down. The leg was medically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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