OSHA Investigation Underway After Worker Lost Three Fingers in East Farmingdale
EAST FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK (April 11, 2026) – A worker was injured in some type of industrial accident during operations at L&S Packing Company.
East Farmingdale officials are saying that the accident took place on Wednesday. The worker was cleaning a food-dicing machine.
At some point while he was cleaning the machine, the worker sustained a major laceration and lost the tips of three fingers.
He was transported to a hospital in West Islip to receive treatment. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for East Farmingdale Industrial Accidents
Every employer in the United States has a legal obligation to maintain a safe working environment for their employees. According to 29 U.S.C. § 654(a)(1), “each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.” Employers should take a number of actions to prevent industrial accidents.
- Workers should be provided personal protective equipment.
- Workers should be provided adequate training.
- All machines in a workplace should be adequately guarded.
In certain situations, employers can be directly liable for workplace accidents. According to New York Labor Law § 200, worksites must be maintained in a reasonably safe condition. To that end, “All machinery, equipment, and devices in such places shall be so placed, operated, guarded, and lighted as to provide reasonable and adequate protection to all such persons.” Any person injured in an industrial accident may be able to pursue damages through a civil claim.
Getting Legal Help for New York Industrial Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the worker injured in this East Farmingdale pedestrian accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to OSHA. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone you care about been injured in an East Farmingdale industrial accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that workers are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
