# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220212440012` · 08/24/2021 · Carolina Stalite Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 54
- **Mine experience:** 1.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Judith H  Johnson; Jeffrey V  Goodman
- **Operator:** Carolina Stalite Company
- **Mine:** [3100136](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3100136)
## Narrative

Went to 3&4 baghouse to start the lime pump. Employee called for assistance when employee wasn't successful in starting the lime flow. The supervisor came in to see there was no lime flow and the pump was not energized. The supervisor started the pump. The helper was standing at the pressure end of the pump, the hose failed, spraying the helper with lime. 

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