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MACHINERY

220180250081 · 01/19/2018 · National Oilwell Varco LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.19 years

Operator

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

Narrative

In verifying operation of air actuated valve, employee placed hand on or near the valve seat and valve closed, pinching the middle finger of the right hand. Doctor diagnosed an open wound of right middle finger with damage to nail. Treatment included subcutaneous tissue repaired with 2 sutures and an injection of Ketorolac. Employee discharged as fit for duty without restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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