# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220202250019` · 08/05/2020 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 2.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc
- **Mine:** [4700146](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700146)
## Narrative

Injured was attempting to remove hydrator discharge pipe to clear blockage.  After opening pressure relief valve and loosening pipe union, residual pressure caused hydrate material to spray into EE's eyes. 

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