# Other traumatic injuries  n.e.c. at Sappi North America
> OSHA SIR `2025055110` · 5/30/2025 · SKOWHEGAN, MAINE
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Arm(s)  unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Other traumatic injuries  n.e.c.
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by other falling object  n.e.c.
- **Source:** Bundles, bales
- **Secondary source:** Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Sappi North America
- **Location:** 1329 WATERVILLE ROAD, SKOWHEGAN, MAINE, 04976
- **NAICS:** 322121
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## 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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*