# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220100470071` · 02/06/2010 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 14.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone
- **Mine:** [4002545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4002545)
## Narrative

Employee was rodding out the O2 analyzer port at the kiln discharge.  The port must be opened and the opening cleaned of any debris. Injured was working from the ladder and was removing the cap that covers the port.  Hot material blew hot material out onto the left side of his face.  Material went under his safety glasses and got in both eyes.

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