# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001220114` · 04/25/2000 · Genwal Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Rock dust machine
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 16.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andalex Resources B V
- **Operator:** Genwal Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4201715](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201715)
## Narrative

WHILE PREPARING TO CONNECT HOSE TO ROCK DUST TANK OUTLET, THE 4"" COVER CAP THAT WAS RESTRAINED BY A CHAIN WAS REMOVED. THE TANK STILL HAD PRESSURE IN IT AND THE CAP BLEW OFF WHEN THE CLAMPS WE RE REMOVED. THE RESTRAINED CAP FLEW AROUND AND HIT A GLANCING BLOW TO NOSE, CHEEK LT, AND UPPER LIP CAUSING SWELLING BRUISES AND ABRASIONS. THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK (ROCK DUST) BLEW INTO EYES

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