# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220040610075` · 02/23/2004 · McElroy Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 111
- **Mine experience:** 35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** McElroy Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

FISH CREEK PORTAL BOTTOM, MAN WAS BESIDE SWIMMING POOL USED FOR DISCHARGED MINE WATER. HE HAD JUST FINISHED INSTALLING BLEEDER VALVE ON 4"" DISCHARGE LINE. THE 4"" PLASTIC PIPE BROKE APPROXIMATE LY 25 FEET AWAY. THE 4"" LINE SHIFTED AND STRUCK HIS HAND AGAINST POOL WALL.

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