Sappi North America
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Other traumatic injuries n.e.c. — SKOWHEGAN, MAINE
| Employer | Sappi North America | Report ID | 2025055110 |
| Address | 1329 WATERVILLE ROAD | City, State ZIP | SKOWHEGAN, MAINE 04976 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other traumatic injuries n.e.c. | Body Part | Arm(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | 1829576 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.70000, -69.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving six 500-pound bundles of dry pulp fiber with a forklift that has a clamp attachment. A portion of the top bundle/bale broke free and struck the employee's arm, resulting in compartment syndrome. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2025, a worker at Sappi North America in SKOWHEGAN, MAINE suffered other traumatic injuries n.e.c. to the arm(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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