# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220021300019` · 05/03/2002 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
## 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:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608278](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608278)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING ROOF BOLTING OPERATIONS WHEN THE HYDRAULIC HOSE FOR THE ROTATION BLEW SPRAYING HYDRAULIC OIL ONTO FACE AND INTO BOTH EYES. EMPLOYEE WENT TO HOSPITAL TO GET EYES FLUSHED OUT. EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS ANY WORK HOWEVER WITHTHE COURSE OF TREATMENT THIS BECAME MEDICALLY REPORTABLE.

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