# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220201360006` · 05/12/2020 · Peabody Southeast Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Southeast Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [0102901](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102901)
## Narrative

I.E. was operating a 3.5 scoop, hauling supplies to the J-Mains development section. The I.E. noticed the smell of antifreeze and stopped to investigate. The radiator cap was not seated properly and the I.E. reached up to tighten the cap properly. As soon as the I.E. grabbed the cap, it blew off and hot steam/antifreeze burned the left forearm

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