# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220140760038` · 03/13/2014 · Consolidation Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 6.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601968)
## Narrative

Individual was at the tail drive area of the longwall when a 13mm high pressure hose busted at the connector striking him, in a whipping motion, on the back and right elbow area. Individual received bruises to the entire back and a small laceration and swelling to the right elbow.

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