# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220151760021` · 06/21/2015 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mosaic Company
- **Operator:** Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
- **Mine:** [2900802](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900802)
## Narrative

Emp walking down railroad track looking for location of air loss to hose. Rail car hose uncoupled under pressure and struck employee in right leg and right arm.  Hose caused puncture wound in right arm with possible fracture. Emp. taken to ER and placed on restrictions, given prescription pain med and referred to orthopedic doctor.

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