# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220182690028` · 09/20/2018 · Rogers Group Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 191
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rogers Group Inc
- **Operator:** Rogers Group Inc
- **Mine:** [1200010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200010)
## Narrative

Contractor was replacing a rubber suspension boot for a water truck and it ruptured, causing pieces of rubber to strike worker in the face. It broke worker's palate and eye socket.

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