# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220241430011` · 05/16/2024 · CIMBAR Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** SCALP
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John H  Waters
- **Operator:** CIMBAR Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [4103461](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4103461)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to refill the injection pod that was under 20psi of pressure. The employee attempted to relieve the pressure by slowly removing the fill port plug on top of the pod. The plug flew off, hit a metal beam above the pod and ricocheted back & struck employee on the head.

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