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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106899412 - W.J. Riegel & Sons, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office
Site Address:
W.J. Riegel & Sons, Inc.
Adirondack Centennial Railroad
Thendara, NY 13472
Mailing Address:
Rd #3, Box A-198, Selkirk, NY 12158
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/01/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/03/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901700757 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 19040002 A | 11/10/1992 | 11/14/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was placing crushed stone along a railroad track bed. A backhoe/loader that was modified to operate on railroad tracks was towing a stone cart along the tracks; the stone cart was equipped with doors which allow the stone to be dumped along the tracks. When Employee #1 observed an area along the tracks where stone was needed, he attempted to open the door of the stone cart with his hand, but it was stuck. Employee #1 went between the tow vehicle and stone cart while they were moving, held onto the top edge of the stone cart, and kicked at the door operating lever. Employee #1 missed the lever with his foot, lost his grip, and fell onto the railroad tracks. The front wheel of the stone cart ran over Employee #1's left leg before the equipment could be stopped. Efforts to save the leg were unsuccessful and it was amputated at the knee.
Keywords: WHEEL, AMPUTATED, STUCK, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, RAILROAD TRACK, RUN OVER, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106899412 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |