# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220052200026` · 08/04/2005 · Powley Sand & Gravel-Div/Seneca Petroleum Co Inc 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** O E Hulse III
- **Operator:** Powley Sand & Gravel-Div/Seneca Petroleum Co Inc 
- **Mine:** [1101848](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101848)
## Narrative

Operator was fueling a hyd. excavator w/ a fuel equiped w/ automatic shutoff.  Automatic shut off nozzle closed, the fuel hose blew at crimp on hose and fuel blew into operator's face.

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