# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220011170020` · 04/11/2001 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [3300161](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3300161)
## Narrative

THE INJURED EE AND THE WITNESS WERE REMOVING AN OBSTRUCTION INT HE DISCHARGE CHUTE FROM E126 ELEVATOR TO THE ALKALI TANK. THE END OF THE AIRLANCE THEY WERE USING WAS PLUGGED AND BROKE LOOSE, B LOWING ALKALI DUST OUT OF THE INSPECTION HOLE THEY WERE WORKING IN. THE DUST ENTERED THE INJURED EE LEFT EYE. BOTH EE WERE WEARING SAGETY GLASSES ONLY.

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