SAPPI, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — WESTBROOK, MAINE
| Employer | SAPPI, INC. | Report ID | 2021010228 |
| Address | 89 CUMBERLAND STREET | City, State ZIP | WESTBROOK, MAINE 04092 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.68000, -70.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to remove the cardboard core from a roll of paper using another core. The core he was using smashed his finger, leading to a possible amputation.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2021, a worker at SAPPI, INC. in WESTBROOK, MAINE suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with parts and materials, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,124 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2017 | PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD | BREMERTON, WASHINGTON | Amputations | Amp. |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Merlin Entertainments Group Fl | WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Legal Oysteria | CHARLESTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 24, 2016 | Land N Sea | POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Buckingham Manufacturing CO | KIRKWOOD, NEW YORK | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 25, 2019 | Flowers Baking Company of Thomasville, LLC | THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA | Amputations | Amp. |
| May 30, 2017 | National Beef Packing Company, LLC | SELINSGROVE, PENNSYLVANIA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Crest Mechanical Services, Inc. | HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |