# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220190070001` · 12/24/2018 · American Asphalt Paving Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **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:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bernard C (aka Jr.)  Banks
- **Operator:** American Asphalt Paving Company
- **Mine:** [3600005](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600005)
## Narrative

Working on excavator hydraulic line released pressure and struck EE in left cheek and fluid sprayed in left eye.

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