# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220181290010` · 05/04/2018 · Alton Coal Development LLC
## 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:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James J  Wayland
- **Operator:** Alton Coal Development LLC
- **Mine:** [4202519](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202519)
## Narrative

Miner put a new tire on a rim. Miner was filling up tire with air. Miner took air hose off the valve stem and tire blew. Tire struck miner on arm and face.

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