Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — CAMDEN, Maine
| Employer | Healthcare Services Group, Inc. |
| Address | 105 Mechanic Street |
| City, State ZIP | CAMDEN, Maine 04843 |
| Report ID | 2024032596 |
| Event Date | March 22, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person |
| Source of Injury | Knives |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 |
| Inspection # | 1737563 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.20965, -69.08158 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting carrots when the knife slipped, resulting in a partial amputation of their right thumb.
Incident Summary
On March 22, 2024, a worker at Healthcare Services Group, Inc. in CAMDEN, Maine suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 215 severe injury reports involving "Injured by object held or wielded by person" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by object held or wielded by person injuries.
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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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