# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `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:** National Oilwell Varco Inc
- **Operator:** National Oilwell Varco LP
- **Mine:** [2602724](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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