# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220170530001` · 02/16/2017 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202295)
## Narrative

EE was operating continuous miner, when a hydraulic hose blew under the tail of the CM. Hydraulic oil sprayed EE in the face and oil came in under safety glasses getting oil in right eye. EE was administered first aid using eye wash. EE was transported to medical facility, eye was washed out and antibiotic eye drops were given to EE for treatment.

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