# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220220450017` · 02/07/2022 · Southern Products and Silica Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 82
- **Mine experience:** 7.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert L. Bradsher Family Trust
- **Operator:** Southern Products and Silica Company
- **Mine:** [3100718](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100718)
## Narrative

A MECHANIC WAS INFLATING A TRUCK TIRE WITH A STANDOFF DEVICE INSIDE THE MAINTENANCE SHOP. THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE BLEW OUT AT 60-70 PSI, KNOWN AS A ZIPPER FAILURE. DEBRIS STRUCK THE MINER IN THE FACE. WE TRANSPORTED EE TO THE ER WHERE EE WAS RELEASED AND ASKED TO RETURN THE NEXT DAY. EE RECEIVED SURGERY ON 11FEB2022.

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