# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220201210007` · 04/28/2020 · Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1202422](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1202422)
## Narrative

Employee was removing a clamp ring from an empty black 55 gallon barrel that had been sitting outside in the sun.  When loosening the bolt on the clamp ring, the lid popped up striking the employee in the forehead.  The impact resulted in the cut that required 5 sutures to close up.  

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