# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220032720034` · 09/25/2003 · Jim Walter Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Stopping builder, Ventilation man, Mason man, Overcast
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 67
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Jim Walter Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [0101322](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0101322)
## Narrative

A BUILD-UP OF PRESSURE CAUSED AN 8 INCH PLASTIC DISCHARGE LINE TO RUPTURE. THE FORCE OF THIS PRESSURE RELIEF PROPELLED PIECES OF BROKEN PLASTIC PIPE THROUGH THE AIR, STRIKCING THE EE IN THE FA CE AND EYES AREAS.

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