Newport News Shipbuilding Division of Huntington Ingalls

Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation - Amputations involving bone loss - NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Newport News Shipbuilding Division of Huntington Ingalls in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia
Employer Newport News Shipbuilding Division of Huntington Ingalls
Address 4101 Washington Avenue, USS John F. Kennedy
City, State ZIP NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia 23607
Report ID 2025043585
Event Date April 17, 2025
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations involving bone loss
Body Part Thumb(s)
Event Type Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source of Injury Drills, braces, drivers
Secondary Source Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating
Industry (NAICS) 336611
GPS Coordinates 36.99057, -76.43319

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Incident Narrative

An employee was changing out a reaming bit on a cordless magnetic drill. When installing a bit extension, the drill power switch contacted the working surface and the drill subsequently became energized. The employee's cut-resistant glove became tangled in the drill bit and it contacted his right thumb, resulting in an amputation.

Incident Summary

On April 17, 2025, a worker at Newport News Shipbuilding Division of Huntington Ingalls in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with drills, braces, drivers 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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