# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220060800013` · 03/09/2006 · Mellott Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** H B Mellott Estate Inc
- **Operator:** Mellott Company
- **Mine:** [3608894](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608894)
## Narrative

Employee was removing a grease plug from a grease jack on a conveyor belt.  The plug blew out and struck the employee on the left hand, causing a laceration to the palm between the third and fourth digits. Currently investigating and procuring bleeder valves that will allow pressure to be relieved prior to removing the plugs.

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