GENERAL DYNAMICS NASSCO
Struck by discharged object or substance - Amputations - SAN DIEGO, California
| Employer | GENERAL DYNAMICS NASSCO |
| Address | 2798 E. HARBOR DR. |
| City, State ZIP | SAN DIEGO, California 92113 |
| Report ID | 2022119786 |
| Event Date | November 7, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance |
| Source of Injury | Container caps, lids, covers |
| Secondary Source | Containers-pressurized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.69093, -117.13387 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a pressurized fuel cargo tank lid when the lid flew off and contacted their left hand. The employee suffered a laceration on the middle finger, as well as an avulsion of the index finger that resulted in a surgical amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On November 7, 2022, a worker at GENERAL DYNAMICS NASSCO in SAN DIEGO, California suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with container caps, lids, covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 999 severe injury reports involving "Struck by discharged object or substance" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by discharged object or substance 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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