# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220231250007` · 04/30/2023 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 14.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
- **Mine:** [0200144](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0200144)
## Narrative

EE was swapping out ball valve #4 to #2. The lime line broke at the valve and shot up from under the grading. Lime went under the EE's safety glasses into both eyes. EE flushed eyes out with water. They later went to ER to get medical attention. Employee was prescribed multi use antibiotics. 

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