# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220130430037` · 02/08/2013 · Diamond B Construction Co. LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** TRUNK,NEC
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 6.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bryan L  Bossier Sr
- **Operator:** Diamond B Construction Co. LLC
- **Mine:** [1601500](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1601500)
## Narrative

Employee opened the right door of dredge cabin to inspect the dredge pump. The tailpipe that is connected to a 90 degrees elbow with a rubber sleeve blew apart spraying pressurized material on the door which contacted the employee on his right side, causing soreness.

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