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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January 19, 2018
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
MACHINERY
National Oilwell Varco LP · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
June 18, 2011
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
National Oilwell Varco, LP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
He was using the cutting torch and some of the dirt flew under my safety glasses and into his eye. Dirt in Right eye.
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