# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220102870019` · 10/07/2010 · Vindex Energy Corporation
## 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:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** Vindex Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [1800769](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800769)
## Narrative

The injured miner was attempting to remove a rock lodged between the dual tires on a fuel truck when one of the tires ruptured.  The injured employee received foreign material to the eye and face region requiring embedded material to be removed from his eyes.

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