# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220013480023` · 11/28/2001 · Buildex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mackie Clemens Fuel Company
- **Operator:** Buildex Inc
- **Mine:** [2300319](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300319)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH. THE HOSE BLEW APART CATCHING HIS RT. HAND GLOVE ON FIRE. BURNING THE 5TH FINGER. ER DR SAID IT WAS 3RD DEGREE. NEXT MORNING HE WAS SEEN AT WORKCOMP DR. HE SAID IT WAS 1ST DEGREE BURN.

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