Paragus Strategic IT, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — HADLEY, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Paragus Strategic IT, LLC | Report ID | 2018043319 |
| Address | 112 Russell Street | City, State ZIP | HADLEY, MASSACHUSETTS 01035 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541519 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.34000, -72.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting lettuce with a standard chef's cutting knife when the blade amputated the employee's thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2018, a worker at Paragus Strategic IT, LLC in HADLEY, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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