# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220190730024` · 03/06/2019 · Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** LIQUIDS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 13.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tata Chemicals Ltd
- **Operator:** Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC
- **Mine:** [4800155](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800155)
## Narrative

While changing an expansion joint on a polisher pump, the expansion joint on the pump behind employee unexpectedly burst spraying liquor onto employee's back. 

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