# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220090480094` · 02/04/2009 · C W Augering Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 67
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James H  Booth
- **Operator:** C W Augering Inc
- **Mine:** [1518029](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518029)
## Narrative

Employee was removing one way grease valve when it blew out striking his right hand.

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