# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220010570022` · 02/11/2001 · American Borate Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Haulage or Dump truck
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 0.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Roscorp Inc; American Borate Corp
- **Operator:** American Borate Company
- **Mine:** [0404218](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0404218)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING AN 8 TON HAUL TRUCK FULL OF CEMENTED BACKFILL, WHEN A HYD HOSE BUSTED SPRAYING HOT HYD OIL ONTO THE EMPLOYEE'S FACE AND EYES.

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