# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220173520028` · 12/01/2017 · Clintwood Elkhorn Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James H  Booth
- **Operator:** Clintwood Elkhorn Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1516734](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516734)
## Narrative

Truck had a blow out tire on inside wheel. Driver dumped load short started back down hill to get spare truck. Stopped to get out and check tire, while in front it blew off spoke striking driver.

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