# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220072670068` · 09/19/2007 · Michigan Aggregates Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 2.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Richard A  Davidson
- **Operator:** Michigan Aggregates Corporation
- **Mine:** [2000682](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000682)
## Narrative

EE was extracting a rock that was between the right rear tires. He thought he had it out and  started to pick up his tools when the inside tire blew knocking him to the ground. His hard hat went about 50'. EE got up and moved about 20 feet to the North where co-worker & Plant Manager found him.

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