# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220191150058` · 04/05/2019 · Espanola Transit Mix, LLC
## 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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 190
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RPC & SAC Revocable Trust; TEMC VS Trust
- **Operator:** Espanola Transit Mix, LLC
- **Mine:** [2901712](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901712)
## Narrative

Two mechanics were repairing a hydraulic cylinder. This cylinder looked different, so they looked it up on the internet, but could not find any information on it.  As they were unscrewing the cap of the cylinder, the cap exploded off the cylinder hitting both mechanics in the lower legs.

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