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

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