# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220092250016` · 08/01/2009 · 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:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Front-end loader
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 20.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** J R Simplot Company
- **Mine:** [1001590](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001590)
## Narrative

Employee was operating a 992G Cat front end loader when a hydraulic hose on the tilt ram sprayed fluid inside the cab.  Operator had safety glasses on but did get some over spray in eyes.  For precaution, employee went to hospital to be evaluated.  Flushed eyes and presciption eye rinse was prescribed, employee returned to work.

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