# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220121740035` · 06/22/2012 · B & T Sand Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bill  Barrier
- **Operator:** B & T Sand Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3800662](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800662)
## Narrative

A hydraulic valve unexpectedly ruptured, probably caused by metal fatigue.

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