# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220072280018` · 08/13/2007 · Pounding Mill Quarry Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William C Hunter; C Mike  Hunter Jr
- **Operator:** Pounding Mill Quarry Corp
- **Mine:** [4400095](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400095)
## Narrative

Unit being repaired by dealer mechanic-unit was over heating hydraulic fluid. Dealer mechanic being instructed by manufacturer tech service to bypass thermal valve, sending fluid directly to cooler system-hydraulic line ruptured spraying fluid-flash fire burning operator (our operator) on back and arms (2nd degree). Dealer mechanic received minor burns on hand and forehead.

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