# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220262740026` · 09/22/2026 · Illinois Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Illinois Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1100003](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1100003)
## Narrative

EE was on 4th floor of preheat tower when they opened the high-pressure water valve and the locking device on the hose coupling to the gun hose male fitting failed and allowed hose to fall and whip across floor and struck EE on the left lower leg causing a bruised bone.

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