Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Struck by discharged object or substance — Abrasions, scratches — KITTERY, MAINE
| Employer | Portsmouth Naval Shipyard | Report ID | 2022021477 |
| Address | Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Code 106 Building 44-2 | City, State ZIP | KITTERY, MAINE 03904 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Abrasions, scratches | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Sand, gravel |
| Secondary Source | Sandblasters-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.09000, -70.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were standing inside a tank sand-blasting when sand grit struck one employee's head and face, causing abrasive injuries.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2022, a worker at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in KITTERY, MAINE suffered abrasions, scratches to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with sand, gravel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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