NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic PWD
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA
| Employer | NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic PWD | Report ID | 2020021904 |
| Address | Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Building #59 PWD | City, State ZIP | PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA 23709 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Sanders-powered |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | 1467078 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.81000, -76.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a disc sander when his glove was caught in the sanding disc. The employee's right thumb was amputated at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2020, a worker at NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic PWD in PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with sanders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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