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LYON SHIPYARD, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at LYON SHIPYARD, Inc. in NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
Employer LYON SHIPYARD, Inc. Report ID 2016054698
Address 1818 BROWN AVENUE City, State ZIP NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23504
Event Date May 27, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Metal chips, particles
Secondary Source Metalworking lathes
Industry (NAICS) 336611 Inspection # 1151497
GPS Coordinates 36.84000, -76.27000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting/turning stainless steel on a summit lathe. As the shavings came off the stainless steel, they lacerated the base of his left thumb, requiring stitches and hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On May 27, 2016, a worker at LYON SHIPYARD, Inc. in NORFOLK, VIRGINIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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