# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220192350017` · 08/20/2019 · Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc
- **Mine:** [0200137](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200137)
## Narrative

Employee was trying to secure 3"" female camlock fitting to 3"" male fitting. While holding the hose in left hand, employee opened the valve. Unexpected pressure on the hose caused the fittings to come apart and cut employee on the right forearm

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