# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220063210041` · 10/09/2006 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 170
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC 
- **Mine:** [4608808](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608808)
## Narrative

EE WAS TIGHTENING UP THE DELUGE HOSE AT #2 CHEAD. HE TURNED OFF VALVE ON BOTTOM, THE VALVE HAD 2 FIRE VALVES ON IT. WHEN HE FINISHED THE TASK HE TURNED VALVE BACK ON AND THE TOP PART BLEW OFF AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE.

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