# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220042540015` · 09/03/2004 · Cravat Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael  Puskarich
- **Operator:** Cravat Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3303028](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3303028)
## Narrative

Contractor employee was removing a hydraulic hose from an excavator.  An O-Ring blew out and high high pressure oil hit the employee's forehead and right eye around his safety glasses.

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