# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220013600134` · 12/10/2001 · Evergreen Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Evergreen Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4607945](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607945)
## Narrative

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ON 785 ROCK TRUCK. WHILE REMOVING A HOIST LINE (HOSE) THE '0' RING SUDDENLY BLEW WHICH CAUSED AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO BE RELEASED. TH E EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK IN THE FACE BY THE HYDRAULIC FLUID AND KNOCKED HIS GLASSES OFF. APPARENTLY, SOME RUST WAS IN THE HYDRAULIC FLUID AND SOME GOT IN HIS EYE.

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