New Jersey Natural Gas Company

Compressed between running equipment and other object(s) — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss — MANALAPAN, New Jersey

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at New Jersey Natural Gas Company in MANALAPAN, New Jersey
Employer New Jersey Natural Gas Company
Address 15 Kilmer Drive
City, State ZIP MANALAPAN, New Jersey 07726
Report ID 2025076663
Event Date July 10, 2025
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss
Body Part Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Event Type Compressed between running equipment and other object(s)
Source of Injury Threading, tapping machinery
Secondary Source Trucks unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 221210
GPS Coordinates 40.30200, -74.34943

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Incident Narrative

An employee was using a pipe threading machine to thread a 2-inch diameter gas pipe during the rebuilding of a gas meter. The pipe was in a vise mounted on the back of the crew truck. A few pieces of metal chips or shavings caused the threading machine to jam. The employee started to back the pipe up, but it jammed in that direction as well. While reaching to pull the handle back up into place to try and start again, the machine rotated about an inch and pinched his middle fingertip against the edge of the truck s back step. The employee's fingertip was partially amputated without loss of bone.

Incident Summary

On July 10, 2025, a worker at New Jersey Natural Gas Company in MANALAPAN, New Jersey suffered avulsions, enucleations without bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as compressed between running equipment and other object(s), with threading, tapping machinery 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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