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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309436574 - Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority
1200 N. Fayette Street
Alexandria, VA 22301
Mailing Address:
Safety Department Suite 2 A 600, Washington, DC 20001
Union Status: Union
SIC:1629
NAICS: 237990/Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/01/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/05/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362637902 | ||
| Referral | 202439360 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $140,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $140,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Willful | 510001 A | 03/22/2006 | 03/27/2006 | $0 | $70,000 | $0 | 04/11/2006 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Willful | 510001 A | 03/22/2006 | 03/27/2006 | $0 | $70,000 | $0 | 04/11/2006 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:45 p.m. on October 1, 2005, an employee and four other coworkers were working on a retaining wall along side the rail road tracks. They completed their work and were returning their materials and tools to the loading dock area across the tracks. The employee who was standing between the live track and the loading area reached down to pick up some extension cords. A train came by and struck him from behind. The train did not sound its horn, which is a violation of the company's safety policy. The employee received multiple injuries and was taken to the local hospital. The employee died on October 15.
Keywords: FRACTURE, SHOULDER, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, TRAIN, RAILROAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309436574 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |