MHI Ship Repair
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - NORFOLK, Virginia
| Employer | MHI Ship Repair |
| Address | Norfolk Naval Base, USS Wasp Pier 10 |
| City, State ZIP | NORFOLK, Virginia 23505 |
| Report ID | 2016065267 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.90838, -76.25980 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was helping a crew to remove some malfunctioning valves from a ballast tank on a ship for repairs. While rigging gear was lifting the valve to the next level in the ladder way, the employee was helping to guide the valve up the ladder and was keeping the valve from striking the steps. When the valve reached the top step, the employee helped lift it over the lip of the ladder way. He then lost his balance and fell forward a little, inadvertently shifting his hold on the valve, which placed his fingers along the surface of the valve opening. At this same moment ,the valve came in contact with the deck, causing the spring to dislodge from the stuck position and to close on two of his left-hand fingers. He was wearing leather work gloves that lodged in the pinch point along with his two fingers. As his coworkers tried to open the valve, he pulled his hand out of the glove, which was still lodged in the pinch point. He amputated his left middle and ring fingertips at the knuckle closest to the fingernail.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2016, a worker at MHI Ship Repair in NORFOLK, Virginia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
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