# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220011760031` · 06/16/2001 · American Colloid Company Mineral Group
## 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:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 27.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Amcol International Corp
- **Operator:** American Colloid Company Mineral Group
- **Mine:** [0100093](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100093)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON HEAD PULLEY AND HAD A CAN OF ANTI-SIEZE SPRAY. WHEN EE PUSHED VALVE ON CAN TO SPRAY, THE CAN EXPLODED WOUNDING EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND.

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