# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220052520058` · 08/19/2005 · Northshore Mining Company
## 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:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cliffs Minnesota Minerals Company
- **Operator:** Northshore Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2100831](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100831)
## Narrative

WHILE INSTALLING A NEW BEARING IN THE SCREEN HOUSE, EE BENT OVER TO PULL A SOCKET FREE FROM A BOLT.  SOMETHING HIT A CAN OF ZEP SPRAY AND PUNCTURED THE CAN.  SOME OF THE SPRAY HIT EE IN THE FACE AND EYES.  HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME.

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