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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220172300006 · 08/15/2017 · National Oilwell Varco LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Office and lab work, Clerical
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
National Oilwell Varco Inc
Operator
National Oilwell Varco LP
Mine
2602724

Narrative

A temporary staffing service employee was washing a 250ml Erlenmeyer flask with a bottle brush. During this process the flask broke and a piece of glass penetrated a nitrile glove and cut the palm of the injured employee's right hand. The injury resulted in the employee receiving 6ea. stitches and a return to work release with no work restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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