# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220252190023` · 08/03/2025 · National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 3.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vicat S A
- **Operator:** National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
- **Mine:** [0100027](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100027)
## Narrative

While using a high pressure Jetstream system, the water/air did not completely dead head upon releasing the foot pedal controlling flow, the wand in use became dislodged from port of preheater and stream struck employee on the back of the left leg (knee and calf area).

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