Minalex Corporation

Struck by discharged object or substance - Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures - WHITEHOUSE STATION, New Jersey

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Minalex Corporation in WHITEHOUSE STATION, New Jersey
Employer Minalex Corporation
Address 25 Coddington Road
City, State ZIP WHITEHOUSE STATION, New Jersey 08889
Report ID 2025043592
Event Date April 17, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
Body Part Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance
Source of Injury Metal materials unspecified
Secondary Source Stamping machinery, presses except printing
Industry (NAICS) 331318
Inspection # 1819133
GPS Coordinates 40.60000, -74.74000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a 2 1/2 inch extruder press when aluminum became jammed in the press. Pressure built up and the piece of aluminum shot into the employee's left index finger, resulting in hospitalization and surgery.

Incident Summary

On April 17, 2025, a worker at Minalex Corporation in WHITEHOUSE STATION, New Jersey suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with metal materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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