# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220171590031` · 06/07/2017 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** STEAM
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
- **Mine:** [0900030](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900030)
## Narrative

Employee was operating a Skid Steer Loader and noticed the machine temp gauge was running hot and steam coming from the radiator cap.  The employee turned the machine off, exited the machine, and attempted to push the cap down.  The cap came off and steam burned employee's right arm.

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