Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171879.015 - Employee dies after collapsing following welding on cabinet

Accident Summary Nr: 171879.015 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 11/14/2024
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1788160.015	11/15/2024		488210	Progress Rail Manufacturing Corp

Abstract: At 9:37 a.m. on November 14, 2024, an employee working as a welder for a rail transportation services company was welding on a locomotive electrical cabinet. After the employee appeared to have completed the weld, he laid aside the two-step ladder he was using before collapsing. The employee died, but the cause of death and if there was an injury or illness associated with his death has not yet been determined.

Keywords: Distracted, Electrical Cabinet, Ladder, Locomotive, Stepladder, Unknown, Welder, Welding, Work Surface

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1788160.015	50	M	Fatality		Welders and cutters

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