# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220041940079` · 07/06/2004 · Deck Sand Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 237
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James L  Deck
- **Operator:** Deck Sand Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3101884](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3101884)
## Narrative

Employee was mounting a new recap tire on a rim, when the tire separated on side wall. He had a cut on his head and a fractured left leg.

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