Newport News Shipbuilding Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia
| Employer | Newport News Shipbuilding Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries |
| Address | 4101 Washington Ave |
| City, State ZIP | NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia 23607 |
| Report ID | 2024109620 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Rollers, cylinders |
| Secondary Source | Crowbars |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.99057, -76.43319 |
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Incident Narrative
On October 16, 2024, an employee was installing a 2-inch by 6-inch pin in the eyelets of a large machinery door's cylinder and hinge. He was using a pry bar to raise the cylinder into position and confirming the alignment of the eyelet holes with his left index and middle fingers. The pry bar shifted, which caused the cylinder to drop onto his fingers. The employee's left index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2024, a worker at Newport News Shipbuilding Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with rollers, cylinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
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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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