# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220013170202` · 10/30/2001 · Catenary Coal Company LLC
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ashland Inc
- **Operator:** Catenary Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4607178](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607178)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A PORTA-POWER PUMP TO TIGHTEN THE CROWD ROPES ON THE SHOVEL. A HYDRAULIC LINE FAILED ON THE TENSIONING JACKS ON THE STICK OF THE SHOVEL AFTER PRESSURIZATION WAS COMPLETED. THE LI NE FAILURE RESULTED IN HYDRAULIC OIL SPRAYING INTO HIS EYES. BOTH EYES WERE IMMEDIATELY FLUSHED.HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO E.R., PRESCRIBED ANTIBIOTICS AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST INFECTION.

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