# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220020150045` · 12/27/2001 · Peabody Midwest Mining, 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:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **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:** 3.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1103017](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103017)
## Narrative

WHILE FILLING THE GREASE TRUCK TANK WITH ANTIFREEZE, THE HOSE RUPTURED SPRAYING EE IN THE FACE &EYES. WE IMMEDIATELY FLUSHED HIS EYES AND AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE TOOK HIM TO THE LOCAL E.R. WHERE THEY WERE AGAIN FLUSHED. HE WAS GIVEN EYE DROPS (SULFOCETAMIDE) AND RETURNED TO WORK HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT.

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