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General Dynamics Nassco Norfolk

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at General Dynamics Nassco Norfolk in NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
Employer General Dynamics Nassco Norfolk Report ID 2023098404
Address USS Iwo Jima, Naval Station Norfolk Pier 7 City, State ZIP NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23511
Event Date September 12, 2023 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Water vehicle, n.e.c
Industry (NAICS) 336611 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 36.91000, -76.32000

Incident Narrative

Employees were on the port side catwalk of an amphibious assault ship, pinning a chaff launcher to a foundation unit. As the injured employee was aligning the launcher, his left index fingertip was amputated in the bolt/pin hole.

Incident Summary

On September 12, 2023, a worker at General Dynamics Nassco Norfolk in NORFOLK, VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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