# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220113610030` · 12/21/2011 · Covia Lime LLC
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Lime LLC
- **Mine:** [0103227](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103227)
## Narrative

Employee approached a plugged air pipe at compartment A of the kiln main bag house for repairs when the bag house pulsed and the temporary plug blew off. The plug struck the employee in the mouth knocking his upper front left tooth out.

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