# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220020780040` · 03/05/2002 · Hanson Aggregates West Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Front-end loader
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.51 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates West Inc
- **Mine:** [3401436](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3401436)
## Narrative

THE 980G LOADER PULLED IN TO MOVE THE STACKER BELT AT PLANT #2, HIT TIRE WITH CUTTING EDGE, TIRE BLEW UT BLOWING SAND, AIR INTO EE'S FACE, SMALL CUT ON LEFT EAR.

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