Pleasant River Lumber
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Amputations - ENFIELD, Maine
| Employer | Pleasant River Lumber |
| Address | 542 Hammett Road |
| City, State ZIP | ENFIELD, Maine 04493 |
| Report ID | 2023087259 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2023 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321912 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.24810, -68.59068 |
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Incident Narrative
A saw was being swapped out. The retaining pin caught on the inside of the saw stack, which caused slack in the lifting device being used to lower the pin into place. The pin then dislodged and struck an employee's right index finger. The last joint of the finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2023, a worker at Pleasant River Lumber in ENFIELD, Maine suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. 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.
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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