# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220041830003` · 04/08/2004 · Appalachian Fuels LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Blasting, Shoot coal
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 194
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John C  Smith Jr
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels LLC
- **Mine:** [1517799](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517799)
## Narrative

Victim was struck in the back of the head by a hose that blew loose on the Anfo truck.  He complained of being dizzy for a little while, then felt better and returned to work.  On 6/18/04 he again complained of being dizzy and was sent to the doctor.  He has been off since that date is in physical therapy.

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