Newport News Shipbuilding Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Newport News Shipbuilding Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, 4101 Washington Ave, NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA 23607
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final 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.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Rollers, cylinders
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