# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220233310007` · 11/16/2023 · Responsible Energy Operations
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 67
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Responsible Energy Ventures LLC
- **Operator:** Responsible Energy Operations
- **Mine:** [1103212](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103212)
## Narrative

While troubleshooting a water pump that wasn't pumping, the suction hose was broke open to check for blockage in the hose. Once the connector was broke loose hot water shot from the opening spraying an employee and contractor with the scalding water. 

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