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Amputations

1 amputation · 20191112157 · 11/22/2019 · General Dynamics

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle
Source
Water vehicle, n.e.c
Secondary source
Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
General Dynamics
Location
423 Pacific Avenue, BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, 98337
NAICS
237120
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

Onboard an aircraft carrier, a rigger helper was steadying a pipe in a compartment while pipefitters adjusted the pipe in another compartment. While adjusting the pipe, the light end of the pipe shifted upwards and the rigger helper s left little and ring fingers were caught between the pipe flange and the overhead. The tip of the pinky finger was crushed and the fingernail was removed, and the ring finger sustained a 2-3 laceration. The employee was hospitalized and the pinky finger was amputated to the base of the fingernail.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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