# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220032130046` · 07/25/2003 · Holcim (US) Inc
## 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:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 27.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Inc
- **Mine:** [1300148](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300148)
## Narrative

WHILE REMOVING CLASP FROM AIR HOSE, INJURED HEARD RUSH OF AIR THROUGH HOSE CAUSING HOSE TO WHIP AROUND, HITTING HIM IN MOUTH AND BACK. X-RAYS TAKEN, 2 LB. WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS, STITCHES (MOUTH)

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