# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220081190076` · 04/22/2008 · Guest Mountain Mining Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cumberland Resources Corporation
- **Operator:** Guest Mountain Mining Corporation
- **Mine:** [4407069](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407069)
## Narrative

The EE was working on the feeder which had stalled out. The stalled out feeder caused the water line to heat up and rupture. The water sprayed the individual on the right leg resulting in a burn.

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