# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220171460018` · 05/19/2017 · Heavy Materials LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **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:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** US Concrete
- **Operator:** Heavy Materials LLC
- **Mine:** [5500008](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5500008)
## Narrative

The employee was not wearing safety goggles while dispensing grease to a Trackhoe.  The hose burst and entered the eye of the employee.  Employee drove to the emergency room on own due to denying assistance.  No medical report was received.  The employee is seeing blurry and has not returned to work.

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