# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220043240027` · 11/09/2004 · Alex Energy, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606870](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606870)
## Narrative

EE AND COWORKER WERE CHANGING RIGHT REAR TIRE ON SERVICE TRUCK. TIRE WAS MOUNTED AND EE WAS IN PROCESS OF AIRING. EE LEANED OVER TO CHECK PRESSURE AND THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE EXPLODED KNOCKING EE OFF BALANCE.

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