# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220081770031` · 06/11/2008 · Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 264
- **Mine experience:** 2.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Brouwer Investments Inc
- **Operator:** Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P
- **Mine:** [0400089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400089)
## Narrative

Pressure had not been released from line, employee was loosening four bolts on hydraulic line when oil under high pressure sprayed him in both eyes and forehead.

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