# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220250150005` · 01/10/2025 · Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** HEARING LOSS OR IMPAIRMNT
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc
- **Mine:** [0203131](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0203131)
## Narrative

Employee was driving Lube Truck 09 to Lone Star Stemming Plant to service equipment when the rear brake caught fire. While the employee was crouched down trying to put out the brake fire with the fire extinguisher, the right rear inner tire blew out. The employee was taken to the ER, evaluated and released.

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