Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle - Amputations - PORTSMOUTH, Virginia
| Employer | Norfolk Naval Shipyard |
| Address | Code 106, Building 29, Onboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| City, State ZIP | PORTSMOUTH, Virginia 23709 |
| Report ID | 2022042986 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle |
| Source of Injury | Cargo ship, freighter, passenger liner, ship, excluding sail-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 |
| Inspection # | 1589549 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.81000, -76.30000 |
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Incident Narrative
On April 4, 2022, at 9:45 a.m., an employee and co-workers were hoisting a fire pump via chain falls through a handrail onboard a ship. The fire pump electrical box got caught on the handrail section and broke free under tension, catching the employee's left thumb between the fire pump and the handrail. The employee suffered a laceration that resulted in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2022, a worker at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle, with cargo ship, freighter, passenger liner, ship, excluding sail-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 73 severe injury reports involving "Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle 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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