# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220031250034` · 04/17/2003 · Plattsburgh Quarries
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Plattsburgh Quarries
- **Mine:** [3000089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000089)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON A FROZEN WATER LINE WHEN A SPERATE DRAIN LINE THAT WAS FROZEN ALSO BURST. THE PIPE HIT EE IN THE NOSE & BROKE HIS NOSE.

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