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Accident Summary Nr: 14237044 - Employee killed in collision between tractor and train

Accident Summary Nr: 14237044 -- Report ID: 0626600 -- Event Date: 05/28/1985
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
89594606/18/198515410Southern Tractor Corp
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
89593806/18/198515410R W Mckinney & T L James Co Inc

Abstract: At the beginning of the work day, Employee #1 starting hauling dirt with his sprayer/tractor rig before the railroad crossing flagman arrived at her post. An engine was approaching at approximately 50 mph, but the employee's view was obstructed by a curve in the tracks and a stand of trees. While Employee #1 was apparently trying to back off the tracks, the engine struck the tractor. He was killed.

Keywords: OBSTRUCTED VIEW, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, DRIVER, COLLISION, TRAIN

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 895946 Fatality Fracture Occupation not reported
2 895938 Occupation Not Listed

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