Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107073066 - U.S. Air Force
Inspection Information - Office: Region 09; San Francisco
Site Address:
U.S. Air Force
4392 Aerospace Support Wing
Vandenberg Afb, CA 93437
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4581
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/21/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/08/1991
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:00 a.m. on March 20, 1991, a Southern Pacific freight train was traveling the track located along the coast at the perimeter of Vandenberg AFB. Approximately 6 to 8 in. of rain in the mountains nearby accumulated in a dry creek bed. As a 12 ft high wall of water struck the culvert that supported the train tracks, the culvert was mostly washed away, leaving the rails dangling across the area of the culvert. Consequently, as the train proceeded to cross, the rails spread and caused a derailment. No employees were injured and, although the train was carrying tank cars with naphtha, no appreciable amount spilled.
Keywords: RAIL, UNSTABLE SURFACE, TRAIN, RAILROAD, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107073066 | Occupation Not Listed |
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