# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220002130125` · 07/20/2000 · Pioneer Concrete Of Arizona Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 0.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pioneer International Ltd
- **Operator:** Pioneer Concrete Of Arizona Inc
- **Mine:** [0202126](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202126)
## Narrative

USING CUTTING TORCH ON METAL, A PIECE OF THE METAL FELL AND HIT AN AEROSOL CAN, CAUSING THE CAN TO EXPLODE.

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