# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220053070050` · 10/25/2005 · The Doe Run Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Renco Group
- **Operator:** The Doe Run Company
- **Mine:** [2300499](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300499)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEES WERE GROUTING 30' CABLE BOLTS, PUMPING GROUT TO THE TOP OF THE HOLES USING 7/8 X 3/4 POLY TUBE AND GROUT PUMP. SECTION OF TUBE OUTSIDE OF BOLT HOLE FAILED (RUPTURED) CAUSING GROUT TO SPRAY INTO INJURED EMPLOYEE'S 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*