# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220062420003` · 08/17/2006 · Dixie Clay Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** R T Vanderbilt Company Inc
- **Operator:** Dixie Clay Company
- **Mine:** [3800041](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800041)
## Narrative

Employee was working in a hot area.  He removed his safety glasses to get a better look at an ink line.  When he reversed the line, pressure was on the line and ink splattered in his eyes, causing irritation to the eyes.

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