# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220202200002` · 07/29/2020 · Smokey Point Concrete 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 3.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** Smokey Point Concrete 
- **Mine:** [4500574](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4500574)
## Narrative

Employee was turning a ball valve for the 1.5 inch water hose. The pressure was released quickly and the hose jumped and struck the employee in the right shoulder. This caused a minor sprain and the employee was given 3 days off and returned to work.

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