# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220192340008` · 08/13/2019 · The Monongalia County Coal Company
## 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:** Idle
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Monongalia County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601968)
## Narrative

The employee was standing beside a 2"" pressurized hose when it unexpectedly burst and caused it to whip an strike an ankle. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective equipment.

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