# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220202670017` · 09/15/2020 · Ash Grove Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Mine:** [2500002](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2500002)
## Narrative

Employee opened a port to try and clear the chunk after closing the manual gate.  Once the chunk cleared, built up pressure in the line was released.  This resulted in cement dust being blown into EE's face, knocking off safety glasses.  The employee utilized an eye wash station to clean out eyes.  Within several hours after the incident reported having pain in the right eye.

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