Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1611410.015 - Metro East Industries Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office

Inspection Nr: 1611410.015

Report ID: 0524530

Date Opened: 07/22/2022

Site Address:
Metro East Industries Inc
3800 Missouri Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207

Mailing Address:
3800 Missouri Ave, East Saint Louis, IL 62207

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:

NAICS: 488210/Support Activities for Rail Transportation

Inspection Type: Fat/Cat

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/22/2022

Emphasis: N:Heatnep

Case Closed: 01/13/2023

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety
Referral	1921495	Yes
Accident	1935614
Complaint	1955043	Yes

Case Status: CLOSED

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 148352.015

Event: 07/19/2022

Employee is killed from burns

At 12:15 p.m. on July 19, 2022, an employee was working inside of a rail car, when he ignited his burn torch and caught on fire. The employee caught on fire and was killed.

Keywords: Burn, Flatbed Rail Car, Ignite, Torch

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1611410.015	33	M	Fatality

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