# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220022830020` · 10/04/2002 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22.34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4102632](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102632)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A MANUAL HYDRAULIC PUMP TO ADJUST THE PARKING BRAKE ON AN END DUMP. WHILE PRESSURIZING THE SYSTEM, THE COVER PLATE BLEW APART AND HIT HIM ON HIS LEFT SHOULDER. THE DOCTOR RE STRICTED THE USE OF HIS LEFT ARM ON 10/4/02. ***HE WAS RELEASED BACK TO FULL DUTY ON 10/7/02.**

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