# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220053530035` · 12/05/2005 · Pennsylvania Granite Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 1.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kurt M  Swenson
- **Operator:** Pennsylvania Granite Corp.
- **Mine:** [3605508](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605508)
## Narrative

Employee working on forklift tire. Tire blew out knocking employee down causing facial lacerations and bruised ribs.

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