# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `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:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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