# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220261730050` · 06/11/2026 · Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2400910](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2400910)
## Narrative

Customer asked Employee to swap hose fittings on a mine-owned pump. After EE finished, Employee noticed a cam hose fitting was leaking.  Employee used a tool to tap the ear of the cam hose. The leak stopped, but as EE walked away, the cam hose fitting ruptured. Employee was struck by either the hose or cam fitting, causing a laceration to EEs face and bruises to EEs torso and knee.

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