# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220101440005` · 05/13/2010 · M & G MINING LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 0.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert O  Roan
- **Operator:** M & G MINING LLC
- **Mine:** [1519469](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519469)
## Narrative

EE was walking on the catwalk of highwall miner, when the front seal blew out on the fluid coupling below, causing flash burns to exposed skin of arms and face. Resulting in first and second degree burns.

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