# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220041170035` · 04/15/2004 · URS Washington Division
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Coal/ore shovel operator,  Shoveler,  Power shoveler
- **Activity:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Washington Group International Inc
- **Operator:** URS Washington Division
- **Mine:** [1001936](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001936)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING HITACHI BACKHOE, WORKING ON ORE FACE. A HYDRAULIC HOSE 1.5 ID. RUPTURED NEXT TO RIGHT SIDE OF OPERATOR'S CAB. RIGHT CAB WINDOW WAS SHATTERED WITH GLASS AND OIL STRIKING EMPLOYEE. EE RECEIVED BLAST TYPE INJURIES WITH LACERATIONS TO RIGHT SIDE SHOULDER, NECK & FACE. INJURIES WERE CLEANED, SUTURED AND DRESSED.

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