Philadelphia Macaroni Company

Struck by running powered equipment unspecified — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Philadelphia Macaroni Company in HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania
Employer Philadelphia Macaroni Company
Address 523 South 17th Street
City, State ZIP HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania 17104
Report ID 20241211837
Event Date December 23, 2024
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Body Part Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Event Type Struck by running powered equipment unspecified
Source of Injury Elevators, hoists, lifts unspecified
Secondary Source Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells
Industry (NAICS) 311824
GPS Coordinates 40.25976, -76.86105

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Incident Narrative

An employee was applying a hoist hook to the I-bolt on a die plate when their right ring fingertip became pinched between the hook swivel and the bolt, resulting in an amputation/avulsion.

Incident Summary

On December 23, 2024, a worker at Philadelphia Macaroni Company in HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment unspecified, with elevators, hoists, lifts unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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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.

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