OSHA Injury Report: Philly Shipyard INC

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

The employee was tasked in a tight space on the [REDACTED] unit in Double Bottom shop. The employee was preparing to remove a H-clip in the enclosed space from the steel using a hammer.

What happened

Double Bottom Shop Unit [REDACTED] the injured employee was tasked to work on the [REDACTED]. The unit is built in such a way that there is minimal space for workers like a cofferdam unit. Towards the end of the shift the employee was tasked inside the unit and was using a hammer he attempted to remove a H-clip from the steel that is standard practice. Since the area was a cramped space as he swung his left index finger was caught in the line of fire and caused injury to his finger. The employee notified his supervisor and believed it he did not need to be treated.

Injury or illness

Injury to left index finger

Object or substance involved

Hammer

Summary line

The employee was working in a tight space on the [REDACTED] and attempted to remove an H [REDACTED]. Using his hammer he swung and hit his left hand.

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.