# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220062190071` · 08/01/2006 · A & G Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 2.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jerry W  Wharton
- **Operator:** A & G Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406544)
## Narrative

Employee was using a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire. Hydraulic hose ruptured and ignited. He inhaled smoke and fumes.

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