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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314813429 - University Of Il Champaign Urbana-Research Dept.
Inspection Information - Office: Illinois Public Sector 0551701
Site Address:
University Of Il Champaign Urbana-Research Dept.
Canadian National Railway Tressle
Bartlett, IL 60103
Mailing Address:
108 Henry Admin. Bldg.-Attn: Michael Hogan, Pres., Urbana, IL 61801
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8221
NAICS: 611310/ Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/08/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/31/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102641271 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 3500210 | 11/29/2010 | 12/17/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 20, 2010, Employee #1, a Naturalist Research Assistant of University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, had set up his operations on railroad tracks. Employee #1 was struck by a train and killed. Employee #1 had been specifically instructed by both his university supervisors and railway personnel to stay off the railway right of way, but apparently ignored those instructions. It was unknown why he failed to realize a train was approaching from behind him.
Keywords: WORK RULES, RAILROAD TRACK, STRUCK BY, TRAIN, RAILROAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314813429 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |