# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220073530014` · 12/17/2007 · RiverStone Group Inc
## 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:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Riverstone Group
- **Operator:** RiverStone Group Inc
- **Mine:** [1100134](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100134)
## Narrative

Employee alleges he was using a propane burner to heat air tank and air liner and the air tank exploded.

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