# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220070470062` · 02/06/2007 · ICG Hazard, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** ICG Hazard, LLC
- **Mine:** [1518966](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518966)
## Narrative

Employee was burning empty parts boxes after repair when an empty ether can in one of the boxes blew up burning employee's face. (Local MSHA office at Hazard KY was notified immediately.)

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