# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220093240015` · 11/10/2009 · Simplot Phosphates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** Simplot Phosphates LLC
- **Mine:** [4200998](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200998)
## Narrative

Employee was switching a sealed sulfuric acid injection system, a rupture occurred in the line exposing her to a sulfuric spray. First aid was given by a safety shower for 20 min. Employee was transported to the hospital where first aid treatment was administered by a Dr. This injury is FIRST AID TREATMENT ONLY. Should medical treatment be needed later, report will be amended.

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