# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220002900213` · 10/03/2000 · Lafarge Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Corp
- **Mine:** [2000044](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000044)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS INSPECTING A TEMPORARY HOT WASTE CEMENT DUST. LINE WHEN IT RUPTURED BLOWING DUST INTO FACE AND EYE (SAFETY GLASSES WERE BEING WORN).

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