NORFOLK, Va. — A woman working on board USS McFaul (DDG-74) at a Norfolk shipyard was killed Monday morning, the Navy confirms.
It happened as the McFaul is undergoing maintenance at the NASSCO-Norfolk shipyard. The woman has not been publicly identified at this time, but the Navy said she worked as a subcontractor at the shipyard.
The circumstances surrounding her death have also not been released.
In a statement, the Navy said:
"Naval Sea Systems Command and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center are aware of the fatality that occurred onboard USS McFaul (DDG-74), the morning of March 15. The ship is currently undergoing maintenance at NASSCO-Norfolk and the deceased worked as a subcontractor to NASSCO-Norfolk.
"Our thoughts are with the individual’s family, loved ones, and co-workers at this difficult time. The safety of personnel is our top priority and a Navy investigation into this incident is ongoing. No additional details are available at this time."