# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220060060028` · 12/28/2005 · West Valley Sand & Gravel, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kelly  Lloyd
- **Operator:** West Valley Sand & Gravel, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4202393](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202393)
## Narrative

Airing tire up, sidewall blew out. Tire was still mounted on F450. Tire was inside; outside tire had been removed. Tire only had approximately 400 miles.

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