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Paragon International Inc

Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — DULUTH, GEORGIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Paragon International Inc in DULUTH, GEORGIA
Employer Paragon International Inc Report ID 2021076401
Address 2885 North Berkeley Lake Road Northwest City, State ZIP DULUTH, GEORGIA 30096
Event Date July 29, 2021 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate Source of Injury Doors, except garage and vehicle
Industry (NAICS) 561720 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.97000, -84.16000

Incident Narrative

On 7/29/2021, an employee was putting on her boots while using the door to support herself. The door closed and her right little finger was caught between the door and the doorjamb, resulting in an amputation just below the nailbed.

Incident Summary

On July 29, 2021, a worker at Paragon International Inc in DULUTH, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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