# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220261050019` · 04/13/2026 · Haile Gold Mine Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** OceanaGold Corporation
- **Operator:** Haile Gold Mine Inc
- **Mine:** [3800600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800600)
## Narrative

While an employee was attempting to charge a hydraulic valve, the fitting/connection failed on the lower hookup and there was a pressurized release of force. The employee sustained injuries to their left ear, where a small piece of metal became lodged and was removed with minimal force. The employee also injured their left hand, but no fracture was identified in the x-ray.

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