# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220042260018` · 08/04/2004 · Jewett Mine LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Jewett Mine LLC
- **Mine:** [4103164](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103164)
## Narrative

WHILE FUELING A MOTOR GRADER, EE WAS ALSO CHECKING THE OIL IN IT.  HE STEPPED OFF THE GRADER AND WENT TOWARDS THE CAB OF THE FUEL TRUCK WHEN THE HOSE BLEW OFF THE FUEL GUN, SPRAYING HIM WITH DIESEL.  HE GOT DIESEL IN HIS EYES AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM.  ON 8/6/04 HE SAW AN EYE DOCTOR.  AT THAT TIME HE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR EYE DROPS FOR INFECTION.

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