Hawkeye Fiber Optics
Pedestrian struck by vehicle or object propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area — Amputations involving bone loss — SUMNER, Maine
| Employer | Hawkeye Fiber Optics |
| Address | 510 Bonney Rd |
| City, State ZIP | SUMNER, Maine 04292 |
| Report ID | 2025010970 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle or object propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area |
| Source of Injury | Roadway vehicle motorized, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.32665, -70.37846 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting a lineman to get a wire strand unstuck from a reel. A vehicle was driving by and caught the strand on the ground; the employee's arm and hand were caught by the strand and crushed in the reel. The employee sustained amputations to fingers and required surgery for her hand. Some fingers were reattached.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2025, a worker at Hawkeye Fiber Optics in SUMNER, Maine suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle or object propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area, with roadway vehicle motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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.
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.
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