# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220210950006` · 03/29/2021 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Rock driller
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 120
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime & Stone
- **Mine:** [4002113](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4002113)
## Narrative

Miner was filling face drill with water. When they turned the ball valve it broke in half causing the valve to come loose and striking them in the left knee.  The high pressure water knocked them back against the rib and floor of the mine causing bruising to side, back and shoulder.

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