# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220060100017` · 12/16/2005 · Tilcon New York Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon New York Inc
- **Mine:** [2800014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800014)
## Narrative

While removing a grease fitting on a cylinder, the grease ejected into the employee's thumb.

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