# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220072280017` · 08/09/2007 · Carmeuse Lime Inc
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 1.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [1200426](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200426)
## Narrative

Injured was washing stone fines in the boat house with a water hose.  The employee shut off the ball valve on the sprayer causing pressure to build and the hose to pop free from the hose barb.  When the hose popped free, one of the clamps caused a laceration to the palm of his hand requiring stitches.

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