# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220033580037` · 12/17/2003 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [4700749](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700749)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A TIRE FROM A FORKLIFT. HE WAS SITTING ON A ROLLED-UP CONVEYOR BELT FACING THE REAR LEFT TIRE. HE NOTICED TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED LUG NUTS BUT DIDN'T CONSIDER THE TIRE HAVING A SPLIT RIM HELD TOGETHER BY 6 STUD NUTS. AS HE HAD 2 REMAINING STUD NUTS TO REMOVE THE TIRE RIM SHOT OUT HITTING HIS ARMS. THE TIRE HAD APPROX. 100 LBS OF PRESSURE.

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