# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220253170638` · 11/03/2025 · Wissota Sand & Gravel Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 1.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** WSG Acquisition Corp
- **Operator:** Wissota Sand & Gravel Co.
- **Mine:** [4701855](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4701855)
## Narrative

THE MINER WAS WORKING ON AN EXCAVATOR, WHILE REPLACING A HYDRAULIC HOSE AND WHILE LOOSENING THE HOSE, THE PRESSURE BUILT UP AND THE FLUID HIT THE MINER IN THE FACE AROUND THE LOWER LIP AND CHIN AREA.

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