# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220231310018` · 05/05/2023 · Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** 9.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [0503695](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503695)
## Narrative

Process operator was connecting water line to Hydrochloric Acid pump to flush pump for scheduled repairs. The PVC fitting broke and the operator was sprayed in the shoulder and face.

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