# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220051540046` · 05/26/2005 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1518088](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518088)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING PULL A PIECE OF HIGHLINE DURING A SECTION MOVE.  THE HIGHLINE WAS BEING PULLED BY A SCOOP AND BECAME FOULED ON A 6"" JOINT OF WATER LINE.  WHEN EE STEPPED TOWARDS THE WATER LINE TO UNFOUL IT, THE WATER LINE BROKE AND A PIECE OF IT STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT LEG, CAUSING LACERATION.  THIS OCCURRED IN THE #5 ENTRY OF THE 001-0 MMU.

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