# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220231580003` · 06/05/2023 · Industrial Minerals Company
## 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:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 18.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GEO International
- **Operator:** Industrial Minerals Company
- **Mine:** [0400562](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400562)
## Narrative

Miner Disconnected a 4"" line to unplug it. The line had not fully depressurized. Cement was blown into the face of the Miner.  The miner's eyes were injured, at this time indications are the injury will result in the loss of 2 days work.

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