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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304870637 - Huntsman International Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Huntsman International Llc
2701 South Range Rd
Marysville, MI 48040
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2821
NAICS: 325211/Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/04/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/07/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101397792 |
Investigation Summary
On July 15, 2004, an employee working as a brakeman was riding on the side of moving railcars, powered by a trackmobile, similar to a small engine train. The train, which consisted of six or seven railcars, was going from one switching area to another. The trackmobile passed through a hinged, gated opening, about 20 feet long. While it passed through the opening, the gate swung into the moving train. At that point, the brakeman was caught between the gate and railcars and was killed as the trackmobile began slowing down. The operator of the trackmobile said it was common for the brakeman to ride on the side of the trackmobile or cars. The trackmobile operator thought that the brakeman boarded the side of the last car when he rode it to the other switching area.
Keywords: RAILROAD CAR, BRAKEMAN, RIDING ON EQUIPMENT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, TRAIN, RAILROAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304870637 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |