INGALLS SHIPBUILDING, INC
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | INGALLS SHIPBUILDING, INC | Report ID | 2015107881 |
| Address | 1000 ACCESS ROAD | City, State ZIP | PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI 39581 |
| Event Date | October 21, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Ducts |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.36000, -88.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a 70 lb. section of metal duct that needed to be welded to a ship bulkhead that was under construction. The metal duct slipped from the employee's hands and his left index finger was pinched between the metal duct and an I-beam flange. The employee's left index finger was amputated by the emergency room doctor.
Incident Summary
On October 21, 2015, a worker at INGALLS SHIPBUILDING, INC in PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with ducts identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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