# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220061140005` · 04/18/2006 · LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3400026](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400026)
## Narrative

Changing valve and belt, the switched valve blew out stirring up dust and rusty water which sprayed into both eyes

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