# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220182600023` · 07/05/2018 · The Monongalia County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Belt cleaner, Picker
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 297
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Monongalia County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601968)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to unplug a pressurized rock dust fill hose. As they lifted the hose, the pressure released and caused it to whip and strike them in the right elbow. It did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices. The employee returned to work on 7/23/18 (after vacation) and continued to work until 9/12/18.

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