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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307135434 - American Iron & Steel Company
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
American Iron & Steel Company
2800 Pacific Street North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:5093
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/12/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360315832 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| 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 | 182065302 | 03/19/2004 | 03/23/2004 | $9,000 | $9,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 14, 2003, an employee and coworkers were moving two rail cars, each filled with approximately 260,000 pounds of scrap metal, to a spur so they could be weighed. After the employee uncoupled the two cars, apparently he moved between them as they were still rolling. The rail cars came together and the employee was struck by the couplers, crushing his femur near the pelvis, severing the femoral artery and killing him.
Keywords: RAILROAD CAR, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, PELVIS, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307135434 | Fatality | Other | Railroad brake, signal and switch operators |