# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220212150014` · 07/25/2021 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

Assisting with a horizontal pressure leaf filter, being filled with hot water, in preparation for an acid wash, on the deck to confirm when the filter was full. The carriage bolt assembly that holds the filter head, to the filter shell, failed and sprayed the employee with hot water. Employee was treated for 1st and 2nd degree burns and given a full work release on 08/02/21.

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