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CN Brown Company

Exposure to environmental cold — Amputations — SOUTH PARIS, Maine

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at CN Brown Company in SOUTH PARIS, Maine
Employer CN Brown Company
Address 1 CN Brown Way
City, State ZIP SOUTH PARIS, Maine 04281
Report ID 2019032497
Event Date March 7, 2019
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Exposure to environmental cold
Source of Injury Cold-environmental
Industry (NAICS) 447190
GPS Coordinates 44.21000, -70.51000

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Incident Narrative

An employee suffered frostbite on his left little toe after spending most of the day outside pumping gas. The toe had to be amputated.

Incident Summary

On March 7, 2019, a worker at CN Brown Company in SOUTH PARIS, Maine suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as exposure to environmental cold, with cold-environmental identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 31 severe injury reports involving "Exposure to environmental cold" incidents in our database. Browse all Exposure to environmental cold injuries.

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Other severe injury reports involving Exposure to environmental cold events:

Date Employer Location Nature Outcome
Jan 31, 2022 Yellowstone Mountain Club LLC BIG SKY, Montana Frostbite Hosp.
Jan 12, 2018 J&R of Delaware, Inc. PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania Effects of reduced temperature, unspecified Hosp.
Jun 12, 2023 New England Ice Cream Corporation NORTON, Massachusetts Amputations Hosp., Amp.
Sep 17, 2019 Save A Lot PLANT CITY, Florida Frostbite Hosp.
Jan 6, 2017 NEBRASKA MACHINERY CO. SEWARD, Nebraska Frostbite Hosp.
Jan 12, 2017 C. J. Concrete Products FORISTELL, Missouri Hypothermia Hosp.
Jan 28, 2022 Alliance Tubular Products, LLC ALLIANCE, Ohio Frostbite Hosp.
Dec 10, 2022 EXEL INC. DAYTON, Ohio Frostbite Hosp.

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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

About This OSHA Report

This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.

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