# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220153090011` · 11/02/2015 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 528
- **Mine experience:** 8.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0102343](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102343)
## Narrative

Employee was on the 5th floor of the Pre-Heater tower conducting a visual walk around inspection when hot gases and hot material escaped unexpectedly near the tipping valve of the 4B vessel. Employee sustained burns to his head (nose, eyes, left ear, face and forehead), neck, forearms and left elbow. 

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