# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220082250029` · 07/15/2008 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2600550](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600550)
## Narrative

EE attempted to tighten a loose radiator cap with his left foot. Cap came off spraying hot coolant onto lower leg causing 2nd degree burns. Burn later became infected requiring reporting to MSHA.

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