McCarthy Tree Service, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - PORTLAND, Maine
| Employer | McCarthy Tree Service, Inc. |
| Address | unknown |
| City, State ZIP | PORTLAND, Maine 04101 |
| Report ID | 2015074995 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Rope, twine, string |
| Secondary Source | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.65000, -70.26000 |
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Incident Narrative
Employees were trimming a tree. A branch got caught in the crotch of an adjacent tree. They tied one end of the rope to the branch and the other end to a skid steer to pull the branch out. Due to the orientation of the ground, the rope partially turned around a 6-inch diameter maple tree. While the skid steer operator advanced the skid steer to tighten the rope, the injured employee stood by the maple tree and applied downward force on the rope to prevent it from "riding up" the tree trunk. The employee's right pinky fingertip got caught between the rope and tree as the rope tightened. About 1/8 to 1/4 inch of the fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2015, a worker at McCarthy Tree Service, Inc. in PORTLAND, Maine suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with rope, twine, string 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.
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