WHILE STRIPPING 4/0 INSULATION THE KNIFE SLIPPED SIDEWAYS OFF THE END OF 4/0 ELECTRIC CABLE (WHERE THE LUG GOES) AND CUT THE LEFT PALM BELOW THE THUMB. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING CUT GLOVES. EMPLOYEE REPORTED TO AMES SAFETY AND WAS TAKEN TO FMI RESCUE FOR EVALUATION. EMPLOYEE'S SUPERVISOR TOOK EMPLOYEE TO A CLINIC FOR FOLLOW UP CARE.