# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220232750021` · 09/19/2023 · CIMBAR Performance Minerals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John H  Waters
- **Operator:** CIMBAR Performance Minerals
- **Mine:** [1202507](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202507)
## Narrative

Employee was chasing an air leak at the dryer and when they went to adjust the couplings in the lines..  Upon tightening the PT it blew open and insulation particles got in their throat and ears.

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