# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220132530026` · 09/01/2013 · Continental Cement Company 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:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 34.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Summit Materials LLC
- **Operator:** Continental Cement Company LLC
- **Mine:** [2300217](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300217)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to remove cap from fuel tank.  Pressure in the tank due to clogged vent caused the cap to strike employee in the face. Laceration on lower lip required stitches to close.

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