# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220193080004` · 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... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 218
- **Mine experience:** 3.08 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

Mechanics were removing cylinder head on a hydraulic cylinder while the cylinder was pressurized with nitrogen.  Employee was injured by the concussive force released when the cap came off.  The employee suffered hearing loss and a concussion.

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