# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220022210040` · 07/30/2002 · Hanson Material Service
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Truck driver
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** LIQUIDS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** General Dynamics Corp
- **Operator:** Hanson Material Service
- **Mine:** [1100189](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100189)
## Narrative

EE WAS SHUTTING PUMP DOWN. THE PUMP HAD CAVITATED CAUSING IT TO BECOME HOT. A 2 INCH VALVE FAILED SPRAYING EE WITH HOT WATER.

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