# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220222640011` · 09/14/2022 · South32 Hermosa Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** South32
- **Operator:** South32 Hermosa Inc.
- **Mine:** [0203398](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0203398)
## Narrative

Individual was done using the heated pressure washer and was wrapping up the hose. At this time the connection between the pressure washer and hose failed. This resulted in individual being splashed with hot water causing a minor burn to groin area. 

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