# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220261630005` · 06/09/2026 · Jewett Mine LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Water circuit operator, Slurry operator, Mix operator, Pump operator worker
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 39 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NRG Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Jewett Mine LLC
- **Mine:** [4103164](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4103164)
## Narrative

Miner was opening/closing a 1-inch discharge valve on an 8-inch pump. The metal pipe fitting coming out of the pump broke causing the pump to spray water in the miner's face and eyes. EE's eyes were washed out at the mine, then EE went to an optometrist for examination. EE's eyes were scratched and EE was given medications and drops by doctor. EE returned to work the same day.

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