# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220000450008` · 02/07/2000 · Mon-View Mining Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph P  Tassone
- **Operator:** Mon-View Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [3600963](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600963)
## Narrative

MOTOR BARN AREA SUPPLY CAR TRACK. THE INJURED EE WAS ASSISTING A CO-WORKER. WHO WAS APPLYING HEAT TO PIN ON A CAR. WHEN A HOT GREASE HOSE EXPLODED, AND THE HOT GREASE STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF FACE AND RIGHT EYE.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*