# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> **FATAL** · MSHA accident `220032580001` · 09/05/2003 · Twin Star Mining, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** FATALITY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Donald  Nicewonder
- **Operator:** Twin Star Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4403658](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4403658)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE'S WERE CUTTING THE TOP OUT OF A 55 GAL.DRUM. AN EXPLOSION TOOK PLACE. THE DRUM WAS BEING CUT INSIDE OF A LOADER BUCKET.

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