# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220202590016` · 09/08/2020 · Peabody Southeast Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** LONGWALL SUPT,JKS & CHOCK
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 32
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Southeast Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [0102901](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102901)
## Narrative

Employee was struck by stored pressure, while removing a return plug from the PTO port on a LW shield. The pressure took off a 1"" wide by 3"" long top of layer of skin.

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