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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. — Amputations — KITTERY, Maine

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in KITTERY, Maine
Employer Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Address Seavy Island
City, State ZIP KITTERY, Maine 03904
Report ID 2016088078
Event Date August 27, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Water vehicle incident, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Tugboat, towboat
Industry (NAICS) 336611
GPS Coordinates 43.09000, -70.73000

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Incident Narrative

The injured employee was installing line skirting. He placed his left hand in the hinge side of a watertight door when another employee inside the tug shut the door amputating approximately one inch of the employee's left middle finger.

Incident Summary

On August 27, 2016, a worker at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in KITTERY, Maine suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as water vehicle incident, n.e.c., with tugboat, towboat identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 59 severe injury reports involving "Water vehicle incident, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. 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.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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