Weather Alert  

FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY * WHAT...Temperatures as low as lower to middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New Haven Counties. In New Jersey, Eastern Passaic, Western Bergen, Western Essex, and Western Union Counties. In New York, Northwest Suffolk and Southwest Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Police Report Man’s Leg Partially Amputated in West Babylon Wood Chipper Accident

Local News, Crime

By Published: June 26 2017

LongIsland.com

Robert Fischer, 72, accidentally got his right leg got caught in the machine; his son was able to free him, according to officials.

Print Email

SCPD are investigating an incident during which a man suffered a partial leg amputation from an accident in West Babylon on Sunday, June 25.

Photo by: LI.com News Team

West Babylon, NY - June 26, 2017 - Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating an incident during which a man suffered a partial leg amputation after his leg was caught in a wood chipper in West Babylon on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at approximately 11:55 a.m.
 
Robert Fischer was operating a wood chipper outside of a house located on 15th St. when his right leg got caught in the machine at approximately 11:55 a.m. Fischer’s son, Richard, was able to free his father from the machine.
 
Fischer, 72, of West Babylon, was transported by East Farmingdale Fire Department to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip.
 
The equipment was impounded for a safety check and OSHA was notified of the incident.