# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220102720037` · 09/15/2010 · Sydney Peak Stone, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 197
- **Mine experience:** 5.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ulti-Solutions Inc
- **Operator:** Sydney Peak Stone, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0404483](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404483)
## Narrative

During operator pre-shift inspection operator added coolant to dozer. After operator added coolant the radiator cap was not installed on properly. Operator at 1:00 p.m. noticed cap was on wrong. Operator shut off engine and tried to loosen radiator cap which resulted in hot coolant to be released.

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