Creekview Lawn and Landscapes LLC

Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - PALMYRA, Pennsylvania

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Creekview Lawn and Landscapes LLC in PALMYRA, Pennsylvania
Employer Creekview Lawn and Landscapes LLC
Address 249 Farmhouse Lane
City, State ZIP PALMYRA, Pennsylvania 17078
Report ID 2024075964
Event Date July 3, 2024
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Body Part Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source of Injury Chippers
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 561730
GPS Coordinates 40.28000, -76.58000

Location Map

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a chipper for landscaping debris when a log became jammed. The employee turned off the machine and was unjamming the log when the chipper blade contacted his left middle and ring fingers, partially amputating them.

Incident Summary

On July 3, 2024, a worker at Creekview Lawn and Landscapes LLC in PALMYRA, Pennsylvania suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with chippers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 1,537 severe injury reports involving "Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing injuries.

See all reports for Creekview Lawn and Landscapes LLC.

Similar Incidents

Other severe injury reports involving Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing events:

Date Employer Location Nature Outcome
Sep 19, 2025 Seoyon E-HWA Manufacturing Auburn, Inc. DADEVILLE, Alabama Fractures Hosp.
Aug 8, 2024 Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified Hosp., Amp.
Mar 27, 2024 HARTMANN US INC ROLLA, Missouri Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified Amp.
Jul 18, 2024 Cal-Maine Foods Inc. MARION, Texas Electrical burns and electrocution Hosp.
Mar 20, 2025 CFL USA, LLC ADAIRSVILLE, Georgia Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified Amp.
Jun 6, 2024 Wedgworth's Inc. MOORE HAVEN, Florida Fractures and surface, flesh wounds Hosp.
Sep 3, 2024 Sturm, Ruger, & Company, Inc. NEWPORT, New Hampshire Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified Amp.
May 27, 2025 Delice Global Inc PALISADES PARK, New Jersey Amputations involving bone loss Hosp., Amp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

About This OSHA Report

This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.

Browse All Injury Reports