# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220152090016` · 07/20/2015 · Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 11.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lemuel Baylis  Carnes III
- **Operator:** Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc
- **Mine:** [0101138](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0101138)
## Narrative

Miner stepped on compressed airline while attempting to cut off a water line he had used to clean the windows of his equipment. The compressed air line ruptured spraying debris into the miners face and eyes. Miner sustained minor facial lacerations and debris in his eyes.

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