# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220180530005` · 01/29/2018 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **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:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
- **Mine:** [0200024](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200024)
## Narrative

An employee proceeded remove a hose that needed to be changed. The hose was still under accumulated pressure and was not bled out. As soon as the bolts were loosened, the high pressured oil sprayed on the employee who was working on removing the hose resulting in abrasions on the face. On 2/11/2018, the employee was prescribed antibiotics to aid with healing.

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