# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220023180004` · 11/05/2002 · J P Sand & Gravel Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Truck driver
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Richard A  Roberts
- **Operator:** J P Sand & Gravel Co.
- **Mine:** [3302518](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3302518)
## Narrative

EE WAS PUTTING AIR INTO TIRE WHEN TIRE EXPLODED CAUSING BRUISED RIBS. FACIAL CUTS AND VISION PROBLEMS DUE TO IMPACT OF TIRE

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