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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110470051 · 05/24/2010 · National Oilwell Varco, LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
5
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
National Oilwell Varco Inc
Operator
National Oilwell Varco, LP
Mine
2602646

Narrative

Employee was shoveling mud (barite) up off the floor into the shaker (dewatering screen), which is about 5 foot high and his knee gave out on him. This is a repetition job to keep his area clear of hazards and clean as needed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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