# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220043240028` · 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:** 3.5 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 CHECKING THE GAUGE WHEN THE SIDEWALL EXPLODED KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND.

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