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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

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.

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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