# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220011560047` · 05/29/2001 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rohm & Haas Company
- **Operator:** Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
- **Mine:** [3301993](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301993)
## Narrative

EE WAS INJURED WHILE CHECKING RAM PISTON EXTENSION DISTANCE. HE INADVERTENTLY ATTACHED ONLY ONE OF THE TWO HYDRAULIC HOSES TO THE DUAL DIRECTIONUNIT. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED, THE TRAPPED OIL BURST THE UNCONNECTED HOSE FITTING CAUSING THE CENTER PIN TO STRIKE HIS LEG.

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