# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220151040025` · 04/07/2015 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

Injured employee was standing next to a shield adjustment hose on the longwall recovery face.  While the shield was in the process of lowering to pull, a return hose ruptured and sprayed the employee on the right side of his head and face resulting in a corneal abrasion.  Safety glasses were being worn at the time of the incident.

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