# Amputations at NAVFAC Public Works Department
> OSHA SIR `2015063836` · 6/17/2015 · DAHLGREN, VIRGINIA
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Air conditioning units
## Employer
- **Name:** NAVFAC Public Works Department
- **Location:** 18329 Thompson Rd, DAHLGREN, VIRGINIA, 22448
- **NAICS:** 811310
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An HVAC mechanic was clipped by a fan blade while working on an AC unit which resulted in a finger amputation.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*