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NAVFAC Public Works Department

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — DAHLGREN, VIRGINIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at NAVFAC Public Works Department in DAHLGREN, VIRGINIA
Employer NAVFAC Public Works Department Report ID 2015063836
Address 18329 Thompson Rd, Bldg 182 City, State ZIP DAHLGREN, VIRGINIA 22448
Event Date June 17, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Air conditioning units
Industry (NAICS) 811310 Inspection # 1071792
GPS Coordinates 38.33000, -77.04000

Incident Narrative

An HVAC mechanic was clipped by a fan blade while working on an AC unit which resulted in a finger amputation.

Incident Summary

On June 17, 2015, a worker at NAVFAC Public Works Department in DAHLGREN, VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with air conditioning units identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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