# Amputations at Paragon Technical Services
> OSHA SIR `2018077511` · 7/24/2018 · RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Box cutters and razor knives
## Employer
- **Name:** Paragon Technical Services
- **Location:** 390 Carrier Road, RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI, 39218
- **NAICS:** 541380
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cutting felt paper for a mold using a box cutter and amputated the left index fingertip.

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