Instrata Communications, LLC
Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running — Amputations involving bone loss — HAMMONTON, New Jersey
| Employer | Instrata Communications, LLC |
| Address | Atlantic City Expressway expressway toll zone 29 |
| City, State ZIP | HAMMONTON, New Jersey 08037 |
| Report ID | 2025088273 |
| Event Date | August 19, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running |
| Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.62000, -74.76000 |
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Incident Narrative
A crew was aligning a pad-mounted transformer with two 3-inch rigid metal conduits that protruded through the pad. The transformer needed slight repositioning, and an employee stepped in to help guide the adjustment. The transformer base shifted, and a finger on the employee s right hand was caught between the cabinet base and the conduit top. The fingertip was amputated at the distal knuckle.
Incident Summary
On August 19, 2025, a worker at Instrata Communications, LLC in HAMMONTON, New Jersey suffered amputations involving bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 140 severe injury reports involving "Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running 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.
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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