# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220002550050` · 08/27/2000 · Asarco LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Grupo Mexico S A B de C V
- **Operator:** Asarco LLC
- **Mine:** [0200150](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0200150)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE HAD REPAIRED A WATER HOSE CONNECTION; WHILE INSTALLING A SECOND HOSE CLAMP, HOSE RUPTURED, SPRAYING HIM IN THE FACE AND CHEST WITH WATER. NOTE: INJURY BECAME REPORTABLE WHEN EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A PRESCRIPTION FOR EYE MEDICATION ON 8/30/00.

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