# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220202050025` · 07/15/2020 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 528
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [0900726](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900726)
## Narrative

A pipe line had been taken apart, flushed out, and bolted back together. Pump PU-03 was started up to flush the pipe line and water hammer occurred. It ruptured the poly pipe line, the pipe struck one mechanic on the back of EE's right lower leg. The injured employee was medically evaluated and placed on temporary restricted duties. 

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