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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313731119 - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
951 Slaters Lane
Alexandria, VA 22314
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4111
NAICS: 485111/Mixed Mode Transit Systems
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/02/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Fri
Case Closed: 02/02/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100923606 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:40 a.m. on September 10, 2009, Employee #1 was working in a subway tunnel for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. A train passed by the location where Employee #1 was standing. Coworkers reported that they heard a noise and then the train stopped. When the coworkers found Employee #1, it was apparent that he had been struck by the train and suffered trauma to his head and one leg. He was hospitalized at MedStar for treatment until his death on September 14, 2009.
Keywords: HEAD, TUNNEL, STRUCK BY, TRAIN, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313731119 | Fatality | Other | Communications equipment operators, n.e.c. |