# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220262570005` · 09/02/2026 · United Taconite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** HEARING LOSS OR IMPAIRMNT
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103403](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2103403)
## Narrative

After dumping load at Crusher, production truck operator noticed tires on production haul truck were acting abnormal. Truck driver pulled over & deboarded to inspect tires. Truck driver walked past front left driver side tire when the left rear inner tire sidewall failed.

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