Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - KITTERY, Maine
| Employer | Portsmouth Naval Shipyard |
| Address | Portsmouth Naval Shipyard |
| City, State ZIP | KITTERY, Maine 03904 |
| Report ID | 2022010085 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.08301, -70.73815 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a lower lot hatch cover in the lock out trunk area inside a submarine. The employee attempted to insert the top bolt through the yoke and hatch. When the bolt was not aligning correctly, the employee tried to adjust it. The bolt moved and the employee's left index finger traveled upward as the alignment of the hatch shifted. The hatch contacted the employee's finger, resulting in amputation at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2022, a worker at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in KITTERY, Maine suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with doors, except garage and vehicle 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.
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.
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