# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220233460009` · 12/07/2023 · Kingston Mining, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Kingston Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4608932](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608932)
## Narrative

Employee states water valve was leaking.  When EE attempted to tighten the fire valve it blew off and struck EE in face and mouth area.  EE was transported outside to an awaiting ambulance and transported to a hospital.

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