Irving Forrest Products
Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person — Amputations — ASHLAND, Maine
| Employer | Irving Forrest Products |
| Address | 1218 Portage Road |
| City, State ZIP | ASHLAND, Maine 04732 |
| Report ID | 20221210979 |
| Event Date | December 19, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person |
| Source of Injury | Rollers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.70000, -68.45000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to lift a press roll in to fix an issue that was occurring. A co-worker lost their grip and the press roll fell onto the injured employee's left index finger, resulting in a crush injury and amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2022, a worker at Irving Forrest Products in ASHLAND, Maine suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by other person, with rollers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 88 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person injuries.
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| Aug 30, 2019 | FLUOROTEK USA INC | RIVIERA BEACH, Florida | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |
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| Nov 11, 2020 | Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC | SAVANNAH, Georgia | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
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| Dec 20, 2021 | Structural Group Inc. | TRENTON, New Jersey | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Aug 24, 2015 | CDM Smith, Incorporated | LANCASTER, Pennsylvania | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Sep 6, 2015 | WFS Construction Company, LLC | BATON ROUGE, Louisiana | Crushing injuries | 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.
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