# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220191840002` · 06/19/2019 · Specialty Granules LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Specialty Granules LLC
- **Operator:** Specialty Granules LLC
- **Mine:** [3603460](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3603460)
## Narrative

During drilling Unit #38 air compressor began to run hot so operator shut the unit down to cool. While unit was shut down, the operator attempted to loosen the radiator cap to release pressure into the overflow tank. While loosening the cap, the pressure in the tank was able to push out past the cap splashing the operator on the left forearm and on the shirt around EE's midsection.

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