# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220021050091` · 04/04/2002 · Freeman United Coal Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** 26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** General Dynamics Corp
- **Operator:** Freeman United Coal Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1102236](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102236)
## Narrative

TROUBLESHOOTING BLOWN HOSE ON #6 COAL HAULER, REPAIRMAN HAD OIL INJECTED INTO MIDDLE FINGER LEFT HAND UNDER SKIN & INTO HAND.

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