# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220260230020` · 12/23/2025 · Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Assistant mine foreman, Assistant mine manager
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc.
- **Mine:** [3100274](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100274)
## Narrative

Incident occurred while installing a new pressurized air system.

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