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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301567186 - Metal Processing, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: El Paso Area Office
Site Address:
Metal Processing, Inc.
I10 & Vinton Road
Vinton, TX 79912
Mailing Address:
P O Box 12843, El Paso, TX 79912
Union Status: Union
SIC:5093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/24/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/15/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102143062 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 03/12/1997 | 04/07/1997 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An employee of a scrap yard was working as a railroad switchman. During switching operations, the switchmen at the scrap yard would use radio communications with the locomotive engineer and ride the railcars as they were being moved by the locomotive. The switchman was riding in the brake platform at the front of the lead car while it was moving. He apparently fell under the car as it began to move forward and was crushed. He died from multiple massive injuries.
Keywords: RAILROAD CAR, RIDING ON EQUIPMENT, CRUSHED, FALL, RAILROAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301567186 | Fatality | Amputation | Railroad brake, signal and switch operators |