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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1802005.015 - Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad, Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Englewood Area Office
Site Address:
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad, Co.
326 East 7th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
Mailing Address:
326 E. 7th Street, Leadville, CO 80461
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 482112/Short Line Railroads
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/03/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2259227 |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 a.m. on December 31, 2024, Employee #1 was performing pre-start operations on a locomotive, specifically releasing pressurized diesel engine cylinders at approximately 300 PSI. During the operation, the employee was subjected to an unexpected release of pressurized gas while standing on the locomotive runway, which is about 5 feet above the adjacent ground. The employee fell between the runway platform and the handrail, impacting the ground. The employee was killed at the scene.
Keywords: Compressed Gas, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Gas, Ground, Handrail, Locomotive, Pressure Release, Started
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1802005.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | Operating engineers |