# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220161200014` · 04/27/2016 · NYCO Minerals, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** NYCO Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3000644](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000644)
## Narrative

While running a production mixer which blends saline with wollastonite a rubber transition seal between a product bin and the mixer over pressurized and blew apart.  The overpressure is believed to be the result of a plugged exhaust line, chemical reaction or possible flammable vapor liberation within the mixer.  No injuries were sustained.  

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