# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220200790003` · 03/11/2020 · Continental Cement Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Summit Materials LLC
- **Operator:** Continental Cement Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [2302434](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302434)
## Narrative

The employees began to open the inspection port when pressurized cement unexpectedly began flowing outward. One employee attempted to quickly reinstall the port, and as EE pushed the port inward, cement began to spray into the employees' eyes. The employee was struck by cement in both eyes and was placed on restrictions and prescription medication.

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