Piping Rock Health Products, Inc.

Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — FARMINGDALE, New York

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Piping Rock Health Products, Inc. in FARMINGDALE, New York
Employer Piping Rock Health Products, Inc.
Address 298 Adams Blvd.
City, State ZIP FARMINGDALE, New York 11735
Report ID 2025043726
Event Date April 22, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Body Part Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Event Type Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source of Injury Other product testing, inspecting, and diagnostic machinery
Secondary Source Drives, belts, chains
Industry (NAICS) 446191
Inspection # 1820117
GPS Coordinates 40.71312, -73.41336

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Incident Narrative

An employee was cleaning an inspection machine when their middle fingertip was caught between the chain and sprocket and amputated.

OSHA Penalties — $390 Total

OSHA issued 2 violations with penalties totaling $390 for this inspection.

CitationTypeDatePenaltyAbatement Due
01001 Serious May 15, 1984 $240 May 18, 1984
01001 Serious May 31, 1984 $150 May 18, 1984

Incident Summary

On April 22, 2025, a worker at Piping Rock Health Products, Inc. in FARMINGDALE, New York suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with other product testing, inspecting, and diagnostic machinery 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.

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.

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