# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220112570027` · 09/06/2011 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 3.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
- **Mine:** [0200144](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200144)
## Narrative

Employees were repairing an air line/manifold to a pneumatic blaster. EE opened the valve on the manifold when the valve the pipe nipple broke and the employee received a blast of air/rusty material to the left side of his torso.  The employee was approximately 2' away from pipe opening. EE sustained bruising and abrasions to the left side of his torso.

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