# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220261590039` · 05/29/2026 · Carolina Stalite Company LP
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Judith H  Johnson; Jeffrey V  Goodman
- **Operator:** Carolina Stalite Company LP
- **Mine:** [3100135](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3100135)
## Narrative

Miner was attempting to readjust the flash pipe to better seat the coupling. The pipe had pressure causing the flash to come towards EE's face. The dust accumulation was more than traditional flush technique could remove. Miner was transported to local medical facility and received a Morgan Flush.

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