# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220052730044` · 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:** Electrician, Lineman
- **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:** 187
- **Mine experience:** 1.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [0100759](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100759)
## Narrative

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

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