NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA
| Employer | NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD | Report ID | 2016043176 |
| Address | NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD, Building 369 | City, State ZIP | PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA 23709 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | 1140823 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.81000, -76.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a heat sealer machine. The employee was holding a die in place that was used to seal yellow vinyl fabric. When the under plate came down, the employee's finger was crushed, amputating one-third of the right index finger (including the first knuckle).
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2016, a worker at NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD in PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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