# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220021720051` · 06/18/2002 · Meshoppen Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 1.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William M  Ruark
- **Operator:** Meshoppen Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [3608880](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608880)
## Narrative

SMALL CRACK IN HOSE TO TORCH CAUSED TORCH TO EXPLODE BURNING EMPLOYEE IN STOMACH. IMMEDIATELY EXTINGUISHED.

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