# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220190520026` · 02/18/2019 · EP Minerals, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 122
- **Mine experience:** 0.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** EP Management Corporation
- **Operator:** EP Minerals, LLC
- **Mine:** [3503236](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3503236)
## Narrative

Our mill 2 railcar vent line plugged which pressurized the car.  The employee responded to the audible signal which indicates the compartment is full.  EE heard hissing sound, walked to the vent line, kicked off the dog ears and the vent line lid shot up and struck employee in the face causing multiple complex facial bone fractures.

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