# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220191150075` · 04/05/2019 · Espanola Transit Mix, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 92
- **Mine experience:** 5 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 and the mechanics looked it up on the internet, but could not find any information. As they were taking the cap off the cylinder, as the cap reached the end, the cap blew off 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*