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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2025077208 · 7/24/2025 · STAR SOAP/STAR CANDLE/PRAYER CANDLE CO., LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source
Conveyors belt, slot, chain
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
STAR SOAP/STAR CANDLE/PRAYER CANDLE CO., LLC
Location
300 Industrial Ave., RIDGEFIELD PARK, NEW JERSEY, 07660
NAICS
339999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was packing candles on a line. They reached down to pick up a 12-pack of candles when their right little finger was caught in the conveyor belt, resulting in an amputation at the distal joint.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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