# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220080100001` · 01/02/2008 · Standard Gravel Co Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John B  Green
- **Operator:** Standard Gravel Co Inc
- **Mine:** [2200101](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2200101)
## Narrative

Employee was on top of a fuel tank taking a pressurized cap off.  He did not use the pressure relief valve first and the pressure threw him against the cab of the truck and then he fell to the ground.  Employee has internal bruising around the rib area and a bruised left foot.

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