Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115282725 - Intermodal Services Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Everett Service Location, Everett, Wa
Site Address:
Intermodal Services Inc
515 E Marine View Dr
Everett, WA 98201
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1029, Everett, WA 98201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7353
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/09/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/30/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361213820 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 0240002001 C | 06/18/1997 | 05/09/1997 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 0242352912 | 06/18/1997 | 05/09/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 0242941909 | 06/18/1997 | 05/09/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 0242941907 | 06/18/1997 | 05/09/1997 | $700 | $700 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 02429421 | 06/18/1997 | 05/09/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01002C | Serious | 0242941901 | 06/18/1997 | 05/09/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 7:10 p.m. on March 19, 1997, Employee #1 was preparing to loosen a stuck fifth wheel pin on a railroad car. The car was still raised on its rear end, placing a heavy load on the badly worn front slings. The front slings broke and through out a heavy shackle. The shackle struck Employee #1 on the head, killing him.
Keywords: HEAD, MAINTENANCE, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, OVERLOADED, RAILROAD CAR, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, SHACKLE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115282725 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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