# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220092860049` · 10/07/2009 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [2300134](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300134)
## Narrative

WHILE SAMPLING CKD, EMPLOYEE OPENED THE VALVE AND NOTHING CAME OUT OF THE HOSE.  HE TAPPED HOSE ON CONCRETE BLOCK AND STILL NOTHING CAME OUT.  WITH THE VALVE OPEN HE TAPPED VALVE BODY WITH CHIPPING HAMMER THAT WAS THERE.  GASKET IN THE CHICAGO FITTING AFTER THE VALVE BLEW OUT COVERING EMPLOYEE WITH DUST FROM THE WAIST UP.

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