# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220001450026` · 05/17/2000 · Limpus Quarries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ashland Inc
- **Operator:** Limpus Quarries Inc
- **Mine:** [2301689](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301689)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS AIRING TIRE ON PORTABLE SCREEN SO IT COULD BE MOVED. THE TIRE EXPLODED WHILE HE WAS ADDING AIR CAUSING RIME TO STRIKE BOTH LEGS & WRIST. HE RECEIVED DEEP LACERATIONS BELOW BOTH KNEES AND TO HIS RIGHT WRIST.

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