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MACHINERY

220090400040 · 02/03/2009 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Rerail equipment, Sprag
Injury source
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
9
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601968

Narrative

EE was re-railing a mine ballast car with a Royal Hydraulics air pillow. When releasing the air pressure the bag kicked out striking the EE in the left jaw area. EE suffered a tripod fracture to the jaw.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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