# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220022000022` · 07/07/2002 · FMC Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** FMC Corp
- **Operator:** FMC Corp
- **Mine:** [4800152](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4800152)
## Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR SALTED UP LINE. HE ATTACHED HOT WATER TO A CLEAN OUT VALVE THEN WENT TO ANOTHER VALVE, OPENING IT, TO DETERMINE WHERE LINE WAS PLUGGED. NOTHING CAME OUT SO EE STEPPE D IN FRONT OF VALVE TO GET ROD, & PLUG IN LINE CAME LOOSE SPRAYING HIM WITH HOT WATER & CAUSTIC SOLUTION.

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