M1 Support Services
Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss — LEMOORE NAVAL AIR STATION, California
| Employer | M1 Support Services |
| Address | 700 Avenger Ave |
| City, State ZIP | LEMOORE NAVAL AIR STATION, California 93246 |
| Report ID | 20251010312 |
| Event Date | October 15, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Fasteners n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cranes gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488190 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.26000, -119.87000 |
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Incident Narrative
The injured employee was assisting in the disassembly phase after a radar array had been lowered and secured. The crew began removing load bearing pins from an overhead crane to free the radome. A load bearing pin was stuck. The injured employee went to remove the pin manually as a second team member applied pressure from the opposite side. The pin unexpectedly released and struck the injured employee s right thumb, resulting in partial amputation of the distal phalanx including an open distal phalanx fracture and nail bed laceration.
Incident Summary
On October 15, 2025, a worker at M1 Support Services in LEMOORE NAVAL AIR STATION, California suffered avulsions, enucleations without bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c., with fasteners n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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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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