# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220153500005` · 12/03/2015 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
- **Mine:** [0200024](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200024)
## Narrative

Driver inadvertently pressurized a hose he was disconnecting by bumping open the 1/2"" air supply ball valve. He was sprayed with sulfuric acid from the hose upon disconnecting the air line. A palm sized area on his thigh was burned when the acid passed through an opening in his protective suit.

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