# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220140030010` · 12/27/2013 · Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100040](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100040)
## Narrative

EE was inspecting airline for a leak when the air line broke from fitting and he was hit with compressed air (90-95 psi)and foreign material inside air line. Injury to right hand and upper right arm and shoulder.

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