# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220012690008` · 09/17/2001 · Farco Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 16.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Farco Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4102803](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102803)
## Narrative

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF A 6X8"" HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, THE DISCHARGE HOSE BUSTED WHILE DRAINING BACK INTO THE PUMP CAUSING THE EE TO GET DRENCHED WITH HOT WATER THAT WAS IN THE TUR BINE THAT WAS CREATING FRICTION.

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