# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220230760012` · 02/22/2023 · MLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Couple or uncouple mine car
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 337
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** HBM Holdings Company
- **Operator:** MLC
- **Mine:** [0103227](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103227)
## Narrative

After hooking the airlines together on two rail cars, the employee opened the air valve.  The air lines blew apart and the metal gladhand coupling struck the employee on the right knee. First aid was administered until 3/14/22 when medical treatment began in the form of a needle draining bloody fluid and a physical therapy order from the doctor.  

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