Irving Masardis Saw Mill
Injured by object handled by person n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — MASARDIS, Maine
| Employer | Irving Masardis Saw Mill |
| Address | 1220 Masardis Road Route 11 |
| City, State ZIP | MASARDIS, Maine 04732 |
| Report ID | 2025021831 |
| Event Date | February 25, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object handled by person n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber |
| Secondary Source | Co-worker, supervisor current |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.52000, -68.35000 |
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Incident Narrative
Employees were working to send boards out of the mill. Unmatched boards were stacked on a rack that is suspended from the ceiling in front of the stacker. A sticker layer employee was assisting the stacker operator to transfer the boards down off the suspended rack and onto the transfer deck. The sticker layer employee pulled a bowed board from the rack and placed it on the deck. The stacker operator used his right hand to help the bowed board pass underneath the stoppers. Another board (2x10x16 ) was moved from the rack to the transfer deck. This board landed on the stacker operator's right hand, crushing his little fingertip against the bowed board. This resulted in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 25, 2025, a worker at Irving Masardis Saw Mill in MASARDIS, Maine suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as injured by object handled by person n.e.c., with dimensional lumber 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.
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