# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220042290036` · 06/18/2004 · Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc.
- **Mine:** [4200898](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200898)
## Narrative

Hose blew off a 3-way valve in plugged up condition & hose with 2 hose clamps hit employee in forehead. stitches required to close wound.

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