# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220232200017` · 02/09/2023 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Car trimmer, Car loader, Bin puller, Truck loader
- **Activity:** Couple or uncouple mine car
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [3401289](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401289)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD HOOKED SWITCHER AND RAILCAR GLADHANDS TOGETHER. WHEN THE EMPLOYEE OPENED THE BALL VALVE TO APPLY AIR TO THE CAR, THE GLADHANDS BLEW APART. ONE OF THE GLADHANDS STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED WORKING UNTIL THE PAIN GOT WORSE AND WORKMANS COMP. ALLOWED SURGERY. EE HAD NOT BEEN ON LIGHT DUTY AS EE DIDNT FEEL EE NEEDED IT.

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