Flik
Struck by object dropped by person — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — NEW HAVEN, Connecticut
| Employer | Flik |
| Address | 986 Forest Road, Hopkins School Independent Dinning Room |
| City, State ZIP | NEW HAVEN, Connecticut 06513 |
| Report ID | 2025054945 |
| Event Date | May 26, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object dropped by person |
| Source of Injury | Conveyors unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722513 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.31666, -72.97328 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning sections of the metal conveyor rack line. The employee picked up the conveyor rack sections and set them up perpendicular to the trough while he sprayed the food debris with the hand sprayer. There are four sections in total; after completing the first two sections, the employee lifted the third section and it fell forward. The conveyor section partially amputated the employee's left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 26, 2025, a worker at Flik in NEW HAVEN, Connecticut suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object dropped by person, with conveyors unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 106 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object dropped by person" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object dropped by person injuries.
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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.
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