PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND·2019-09-01

U.S. Department of the Navy

Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached · Amputations

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at U.S. Department of the Navy, 47253 Whalen Road, PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND 20670 on 2019-09-01, Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.

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Final narrative

An employee was inspecting under the hood of a fire truck's engine compartment when the hood shut on the employee's right index finger, causing an amputation.

Amputation Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified Fire truck, other emergency equipment truck

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