# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220052490004` · 09/01/2005 · Rapoca Group 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:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Southern Mining Co
- **Operator:** Rapoca Group LLC
- **Mine:** [4405498](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4405498)
## Narrative

Employee was pulling check valve out of a hydraulic control valve on a 313 Excavator that had high pressure oil in it.  When the valve was pulled, the pressure cut left index finger, which allowed oil to enter his finger.  Went to ER but only was given an Rx, no stitches and was released back to work.

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