# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220040680036` · 02/05/2004 · CAPA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ramiro J  Flores; Rufino  Garza
- **Operator:** CAPA
- **Mine:** [4103510](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103510)
## Narrative

NOTE: WAS FIRST AID THEN BECAME REPORTABLE ON 03/02/04. EMP WAS AIRING TIRE & WHEN IT POPPED/SEALED IT BLEW SOME DUST IN HIS LEFT EYE. EMP INJ BEING TREATED FOR INFECTION.

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