Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1553471.015 - Amsted Rail Company, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office

Investigation Summary

At 7:45 a.m. on September 13, 2021, an employee working as a laborer for a railroad rolling stock manufacturer was walking toward the 19-Track restroom. The employee was near the west end of the south pre-weld area in the small parts cleaning and finishing department when struck by a powered industrial vehicle (PIV). A coworker operating the PIV had driven forward, executed a U-turn at the end of an aisle, and lifted a stack of pallets. While backing the forklift, the coworker failed to maintain a clear view of the travel path and did not see the employee, who was facing away from the vehicle. The employee entered the PIV's path approximately three feet behind it and was struck on the left leg. The employee sustained an avulsion injury and was hospitalized.

Keywords: Avulsion, Backing Up, Contusion, Forklift, Industrial Truck, Insufficient Supervision, Laborer, Leg, Manufacturing, Material Handling, Noise, Obstructed Rear View, PIV, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Production Line, Railroad, Railroad Car, Railroad Track, Struck By, Walking Surface