# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220052730042` · 09/19/2005 · Chevron Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 2.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [0100759](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100759)
## Narrative

AN OXYGEN CYLINDER TRAVELED THROUGH THE PICK BREAKER PORTION OF THE STAMLER FEEDER BREAKER. A PICK CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE CYLINDER WHICH RUPTURED CAUSING AN EXPLOSION. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED 1ST & 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS ARMS AND FACE. FIRST LOST WORKDAY OCCURED 9/20/2005

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