# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220042640038` · 07/07/2004 · Ace Paving Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Richard N  Christopherson
- **Operator:** Ace Paving Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4502574](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4502574)
## Narrative

The ee mentioned was injured while making an adjustment to the fine side of the Pioneer triple rolls. A threaded hydraulic fitting apparently damaged at previous time blew out of the hydraulic adjusting ram & the hose it was attached to hit ee in the leg & blew oil into his face & right eye.

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