# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220012040208` · 07/14/2001 · Imerys Norfolk, 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Norfolk, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4405046](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4405046)
## Narrative

EE WAS UNLOADING A RAILCAR AT THE PLANT, HAMMERING ON A HOPPER TO IMPROVE PRODUCT FLOW. HE HEARDA SOUND CHANGE IN THE CAR'S AIRLINE THAT INDICATED LESS AIRFLOW AND HIGHER PRESSURE. AT THAT INS TANCE THE AIRLINE CONNECTOR SUPPLYING UNLOADING AIR BLEW OFF THE CAR & HIT HIS ARM. ONE OF THE 2METAL STRAPS THAT TIE THE HOSE TO THE CONNECTOR HAD 9"" OF LOOSE EXCESS.

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