Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1788160.015 - Progress Rail Manufacturing Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Progress Rail Manufacturing Corp
3500 S Cowan Road
Muncie, IN 47302
Mailing Address:
3500 S Cowan Road, Muncie, IN 47302
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488210/Support Activities for Rail Transportation
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/19/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/25/2025
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 2233420 |
Investigation Summary
At 9:37 a.m. on November 14, 2024, an employee working as a welder for a rail transportation services company was welding on a locomotive electrical cabinet. After the employee appeared to have completed the weld, he laid aside the two-step ladder he was using before collapsing. The employee died, but the cause of death and if there was an injury or illness associated with his death has not yet been determined.
Keywords: Distracted, Electrical Cabinet, Ladder, Locomotive, Stepladder, Unknown, Welder, Welding, Work Surface
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 1788160.015 | 50 | M | Fatality | Welders and cutters |