# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220032240032` · 04/01/2003 · Cimbar Performance Minerals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Halliburton Company
- **Operator:** Cimbar Performance Minerals
- **Mine:** [4104038](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104038)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TO SWITCH 5"" HOSE FROM 600 TO 900. HE LOOSENED EARS OR LOCKING DEVICE ON HOSE. HOSE HAD SOME BACK PRESSURE ON IT CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS GRIP ON HOSE. HE GOT OFF BALANCE AND FELL TO THE FLOOR AND HOSE END FELL ON HIS RIGHT FOOT/ANKLE AND LEG.

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