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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023098404 · 9/12/2023 · General Dynamics Nassco Norfolk

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Water vehicle, n.e.c

Employer

Name
General Dynamics Nassco Norfolk
Location
USS Iwo Jima, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, 23511
NAICS
336611
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

Employees were on the port side catwalk of an amphibious assault ship, pinning a chaff launcher to a foundation unit. As the injured employee was aligning the launcher, his left index fingertip was amputated in the bolt/pin hole.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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