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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022119786 · 11/7/2022 · GENERAL DYNAMICS NASSCO

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by discharged object or substance
Source
Container caps, lids, covers
Secondary source
Containers-pressurized, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
GENERAL DYNAMICS NASSCO
Location
2798 E. HARBOR DR., SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, 92113
NAICS
336611
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

An employee was opening a pressurized fuel cargo tank lid when the lid flew off and contacted their left hand. The employee suffered a laceration on the middle finger, as well as an avulsion of the index finger that resulted in a surgical amputation of the fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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