# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220082820010` · 09/27/2008 · J R Simplot Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** J R Simplot Company
- **Mine:** [1001590](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001590)
## Narrative

Employee was testing a hydraulic pressure line and was using a pressure hose guage with a ball valve.  The guage or ball valve was rated as high as the pressure in the line.  The ball valve came apart and cut employee's hand, requiring three stitches.

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