Cives Steel Company New England
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — AUGUSTA, Maine
| Employer | Cives Steel Company New England |
| Address | 103 Lipman Rd |
| City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, Maine 04330 |
| Report ID | 20251010283 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Beams and rails metal |
| Secondary Source | Cranes unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.36000, -69.74000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a crane to move a 44-foot, 3,343-pound I-beam. As the beam was moving west, it straightened out (north to south), beginning to swing south toward the northwest corner of a building. The crane then sent the beam southward, directly toward the corner of the building. The beam caught the tips of the employee's left index, middle, and ring fingers against the building. The last joints of the middle and ring fingers were amputated, and the last joint of the index finger was partially crushed.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2025, a worker at Cives Steel Company New England in AUGUSTA, Maine suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with beams and rails metal 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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