Machine Injury & Accidents

Date	City	State	Employer	Body Part	Event
2021-10-25	San Diego	Ca	FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTH WEST	Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)	Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet
An employee was painting markings on an aircraft while standing on a pair of stands, 8-9 feet from the ground. He stepped into a gap between the stands and fell about 3 feet, his foot hitting a stand brace. He suffered a twisted left knee and a shoulder separation.
2021-10-08	San Diego	Ca	Facilities Maintenance Division - MCRD	Head and trunk	Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet
An employee was working on an HVAC unit on a roof. The employee fell backward through a skylight, landing 20 feet below and suffering head and spine trauma.
2021-07-29	San Diego	Ca	U.S. Customs and Border Protection	Lower leg(s)	Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet
A border patrol agent was hiking down a hill in pursuit of someone. The agent stepped into a hole and fell downhill, stopping about 20 feet below. The agent suffered a broken left tibia and fibula and was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
2021-07-09	San Diego	Ca	Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest	Ankle(s)	Fall on same level, n.e.c.
An employee was walking out of an elevator and twisted her ankle. The employee fell and broke her right ankle.
2021-06-08	San Diego	Ca	FLEET READINESS COMMAND SOUTHWEST	Head and trunk	Other fall to lower level
An employee fell down a flight of stairs, sliding down them on his back. His head struck the first step and his back hit the next step. The employee was hospitalized for head and back contusions.
2021-06-08	San Diego	Ca	Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication Inc	Nonclassifiable	Water vehicle incident, n.e.c.
An employee was working on a deck immediately behind a hatch. A sailor came up through the hatch, which slipped from the sailor's grasp and fell backwards onto the employee. The employee developed a left-flank hematoma.
2021-03-03	San Diego	Ca	U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - MLS P&DC	Ankle(s)	Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
An employee was collecting mail in the plant using a tow tractor when they lost control and fell from the vehicle. The employee's left ankle and foot were caught between the tractor and a guardrail in the facility resulting in a fractured ankle.
2020-08-14	San Diego	Ca	Zenetex, LLC	Elbow(s)	Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
An employee was performing aircraft maintenance and fell approximately 8 feet from the work platform to the concrete floor resulting in a fractured elbow.
2020-07-16	San Diego	California	SSA Marine	Multiple back regions	Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
An employee had been operating fans with wind-power equipment. The employee fell backwards, off a ladder, approximately five feet to the lower surface. The employee sustained a lower back and tailbone injury.
2020-05-13	San Diego	California	Surface Technologies Corporation	Fingertip(s)	Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker
An employee was helping move a portable scaffold on wheels. The scaffold struck a parked forklift, and the scaffold railing amputated the employee's left ring and middle fingertips. The employee was hospitalized, undergoing surgery to have the fingertips reattached.
2020-02-13	San Diego	California	Federal Bureau of Prisons-MCC San Diego	Fingertip(s)	Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
On February 13, 2020, an employee was slicing cucumbers with a meat slicer. The machine amputated the tip of his right thumb.
2020-02-12	San Diego	California	U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement	Eye(s)	Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
An employee was securing equipment on a pickup truck with a bungee cord. The bungee cord snapped loose and struck the employee on the left eye causing an injury that required hospitalization.
2020-01-30	San Diego	California	AECOM Technical Services, Inc.	Arm(s)	Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
An employee was conducting a visual inspection of a marine vessel inside dry dock. The employee fell approximately 9 feet from a fixed ladder to the bottom of the dry dock and sustained multiple fractures to the left arm.
2020-01-24	San Diego	California	SSA Pacific (aka, Marine), Inc.	Brain	Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
A longshoreman was unloading I-beams off a cargo ship. The beams were secured with a lashing system composed of wooden 4-by-4s and cables. While the cables were being loosened, a 4-by-4 sprung loose and struck the employee on the hardhat, causing a head injury.
2020-01-14	San Diego	California	BAE Systems	Head, neck, and trunk	Fall on water vehicle
An employee was inside a mid-level ballast tank onboard an amphibious transport dock (naval vessel). He was walking across the deck and stepped onto a board that was covering an open hole. The board split and the employee fell about 15 feet to the bottom of the tank. He sustained internal bleeding, a brain hematoma, and fractured the C6 and L1 vertebrae.
2019-09-02	San Diego	California	San Diego Air and Marine	BODY SYSTEMS	Vehicle or machinery fire
During a joint operation, a marine interdiction agent and a border patrol agent suffered smoke inhalation due to a boat fire.
2019-06-12	San Diego	California	USPS	BODY SYSTEMS	Exposure to environmental heat
On June 12, 2019, an employee delivering mail for approximately 4 to 5 hours experienced heat exhaustion. The employee was hospitalized.
2019-06-06	San Diego	California	Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest	Knee(s)	Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface
An employee tripped over an uneven surface at a construction site and fell to the ground, suffering patella fractures.
2019-04-08	San Diego	California	Zenetex, LLC	Brain	Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
An employee was performing maintenance on an aircraft when he fell 2 feet from a stepstool to the floor, hitting his head and requiring hospitalization.
2019-03-17	San Diego	California	BAE SYSTEMS SAN DIEGO SHIP REPAIR	Finger(s), fingernail(s)	Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Two employees were sliding a 150-pound metal I-beam across a deck. One employee's right hand was caught between the I-beam and the deck. The employee's right index finger was crushed.
2019-02-14	San Diego	California	U.S. Department of Navy - Commander, Navy Installations Command - Fleet & Family Readiness Programs	Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)	Fall on same level due to slipping
On February 14, 2019, an employee slipped and fell on a wet floor while entering a building. The employee suffered a broken shoulder and facial injuries and was hospitalized.
2019-01-31	San Diego	California	Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest	Nonclassifiable	Contact with hot objects or substances
An employee was inspecting a recirculation piping system when the rubber connector failed, releasing hot water onto the employee. The employee was hospitalized for burn injuries.
2019-01-02	San Diego	California	PRO-TECH PLUMBING, INC.	Leg(s)	Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
On January 2, 2019, an employee was removing an iron pipe cap from a pressurized water line when the line burst and the cap struck him, fracturing his leg.
2018-09-18	San Diego	California	FLEET READINESS COMMAND SOUTHWEST	Brain	Other fall to lower level
On 9/18/2018, an employee was descending a staircase from scaffolding on an aircraft wing when the employee slipped and fell. The employee's head struck the staircase, causing an injury that required hospitalization.
2018-08-18	San Diego	California	Fleet Readiness Center Southwest	Back, including spine, spinal cord	Overexertion in lifting-single episode
On August 18, 2018, an employee suffered a back injury while lifting heavy aircraft equipment onto a rolling cart. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
2018-08-16	San Diego	California	Tactical Engineering and Analysis, Inc.	Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)	Overexertion in lifting-single episode
On August 16, 2018, an employee suffered a muscle tendon strain in the upper right shoulder while moving a server cabinet that weighed approximately 800 pounds.
2018-08-14	San Diego	California	Fleet Readiness Center Southwest	Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders	Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
An employee was traversing an aircraft wing stand when it rolled out of place and the employee fell 7 or 8 feet. The employee suffered broken ribs and a possible shoulder injury, requiring hospitalization.
2018-08-08	San Diego	California	BAE SYSTEMS SAN DIEGO SHIP REPAIR	Forearm(s)	Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle
On August 8, 2018, employees were rigging an engine coupling on a ship when the tension in the chain fall released and the load shifted, pinning the injured employee's arm against the ship's piping. The weight of the load (coupling) was 4,800 lbs. The employee's right arm was crushed, fracturing the radius and ulna and requiring surgery.
2018-07-19	San Diego	California	FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTH WEST	Back, including spine, spinal cord	Bending, crawling, reaching, twisting, climbing, stepping
On July 19, 2018, an employee was installing a brace assembly. While stretching over machinery, he sneezed and injured his back.
2018-07-17	San Diego	California	Delphinus Engineering Inc	Scalp	Contact with objects and equipment
On July 17, 2018, an employee was working in an elevator platform when one of the hoist sheaves suddenly rotated and hit him in the head. It then returned to its original position, knocking off his hardhat and lacerating his scalp.
2018-07-09	San Diego	California	AMERI-FORCE CRAFT SERVICES, INC.	Brain	Fall on water vehicle
On July 9, 2013, an employee was setting up equipment on a naval ship when the employee stepped onto a floor opening covered by a tarp and fell through it into an open hatch. The employee suffered a head injury/trauma.
2018-05-18	San Diego	California	TerraCosta Consulting Group, Inc.	Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders	Other fall to lower level
An employee was observing pile driving from a sea wall but needed to obtain a reading from the barge, so he began descending an extension ladder to access a floating platform. He fell from the ladder onto the platform, breaking a rib.
2018-05-16	San Diego	California	Janus Corporation	Back, including spine, spinal cord	Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
An employee was working in a scissor lift to remove beams and a canopy when a beam sheared off and fell, striking and fracturing his back.
2018-05-04	San Diego	California	Delphinus Engineering Inc	Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders	Water vehicle incident
An employee was walking on the gangway from a ship to a pier when he tripped and fell, bruising and potentially cracking his ribs. He was hospitalized.
2018-02-06	San Diego	California	Curtin Maritime, Corp.	Finger(s), fingernail(s)	Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle
An employee was securing a tugboat to a barge when his hand was caught in the rope and bitt, partially amputating the index, middle, and ring fingers.
2017-07-17	San Diego	California	Nova Shimmick Joint Venture	Finger(s), fingernail(s)	Water vehicle incident, n.e.c.
An employee was holding metal I-beams on a floating barge when one of the beams fell and struck the employee's right fingers, injuring them.
2017-06-14	San Diego	California	Naval Base San Diego Navy Exchange	Hand(s), except finger(s)	Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
An employee was cutting a piece of metal with an electric grinder when it buckled, pinched, and the grinder kicked back, striking the top of his hand by his knuckles.
2017-06-06	San Diego	California	NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER - SAN DIEGO	Brain	Other fall to lower level
An employee was doing maintenance work on a projector when he fell from his stepladder and injured his head.
2017-05-16	San Diego	California	Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest	Hand(s)	Direct exposure to electricity
An employee was replacing a ballast when his hand contacted an energized wire, causing an electrical shock and second degree burn.
2017-04-10	San Diego	California	COASTAL MARINE SERVICES, INC.	Multiple body parts	Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
An employee was standing on a six foot ladder applying plastic covering on overhead cables and fell injuring the right side of the body.
2017-01-26	San Diego	California	Navy Region Southwest Port Operations	Multiple body parts	Explosion or fire on water vehicle
Two employees were installing a battery on the police boat when the fuel vapors ignited causing a flash fire. The employees suffered third degree burns to the face and arms.
2016-09-19	San Diego	California	BAE SYSTEMS SAN DIEGO SHIP REPAIR INC.	Nonclassifiable	Other fall to lower level
An employee fell from a stepladder after losing his balance while performing needle gun operations, suffering a contusion and a possible fracture to the right hip.
2016-09-14	San Diego	California	U.S. Customs and Border Protection	Upper arm(s)	Other animal bites, nonvenomous
On or about September 14, 2016, an employee was bitten on the left bicep by a K-9 while conducting training.
2016-09-12	San Diego	California	U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION	Head and trunk	Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden
An employee was conducting a basic horsemanship training course when he fell off his horse during a warmup drill, injuring his head and chest.
2016-08-03	San Diego	California	Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest	Forearm(s)	Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
An employee was installing an A/C duct panel when the component fell and lacerated his left forearm.
2016-08-02	San Diego	California	PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD	Finger(s), fingernail(s)	Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
An employee was using a belt sander to remove burrs on a piece of sheet metal when his thumb became caught and partially amputated between the sander and sheet metal.
2016-07-29	San Diego	California	Fleet Readiness Center Southwest	Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)	Other fall to lower level
An employee was admitted to a hospital with a broken clavicle after falling from a ladder while exiting the top of an aircraft.
2016-03-20	San Diego	California	Manson Construction Co.	Leg(s)	Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
On or about March 20, 2016, an employee was operating a track excavator when his leg contacted equipment that contained hydrated lime. He suffered a chemical burn.
2016-03-07	San Diego	California	Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division - NAWCAD Lakehurst	Face	Explosion, n.e.c.
Two employees were hospitalized with facial injuries when a shipping case exploded as it was opened.
2015-12-11	San Diego	California	Puget Sound Naval Shipyard	Hand(s)	Self-inflicted injury-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c.
Two employees got into a verbal altercation. One employee packed up his gear and was leaving the vessel. The employee punched a steel I-beam on his way out, fracturing his right hand.
2015-11-09	San Diego	California	GENERAL DYNAMICS/NASSCO	Back, including spine, spinal cord	Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
An employee was helping a coworker re-energize a fire pump. There was a very loud bang, and the employee was struck in the middle of his back by an electric charge from the casualty power biscuit for the fire pump, which was behind him. A hole was burned through his shirt and there was a 2.5- to 3-inch circular black mark on his bare skin.
2015-09-22	San Diego	California	INTERSTATE STEEL BUILDERS, INC.	Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders	Struck against stationary object or equipment while rising
An employee was operating a manlift and struck their abdomen against the roof joist causing a contusion.
2015-06-04	San Diego	California	NAVAL COATING INC.	Forearm(s)	Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
While cutting a sandblast hose, an employee cut his left forearm with a box cutter.
2015-06-02	San Diego	California	U.S. Postal Service	Knee(s)	Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
An employee was inspecting airport contractor equipment for unattended mail. She heard a noise behind her; she then tripped and fell over the connecting tongue of one of the carts. When she fell to the ground, her left knee cap was broken on impact. She was hospitalized.
2015-05-21	San Diego	California	HL Welding, INC	Finger(s), fingernail(s)	Entangled in other object or equipment
An employee was lowering a fire hose off of the side of a ship using a rope when the rope became tangled around his index finger, amputating it at the first knuckle. The employee was hospitalized.
2015-03-10	San Diego	California	BAE Systems	Ankle(s)	Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet
Employee slipped and fell approximately 20-30 feet while descending a fixed vertical ship's ladder fracturing the left ankle.
2015-02-19	San Diego	California	Federal Bureau of Investigation - San Diego Division	Leg(s)	Shooting by other person-unintentional
Employee was shot in the leg while participating in firearms training.
2015-02-10	San Diego	California	Pacific Tank Cleaning Services Inc	Finger(s), fingernail(s)	Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
The injured worker was leaving the engine room and going up the ship's ladder carrying a small Shop-Vac. He was six to eight rungs above the deck when he fell (approximately 6 feet). While falling, he caught his finger between the vacuum and some metal part of the ship. He sustained a right middle finger avulsion (amputation) injury from the first knuckle through the nail, as well as a right index finger 90% avulsion (amputation) injury (estimated first knuckle).
2015-01-07	San Diego	California	Amscaff	Multiple body parts	Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
Employee fell 8 feet from a ship's ladder, injuring his head and back. He required in-patient hospitalization.