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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315924175 - Umatilla County
Inspection Information - Office: Bend
Site Address:
Umatilla County
Canal Rd
Hermiston, OR 97838
Mailing Address:
216 Se 4th St, Pendleton, OR 97801
Union Status: Union
SIC:9131
NAICS: 921140/ Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/15/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/15/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101700797 |
Investigation Summary
On December 15, 2011, an employee was operating a road grader. He was making his first pass and using the grader's ripper on a roadbed during grading operations. The worker drove the grader onto a railroad grade crossing, where it was struck by an eastbound freight train. The worker was found dead under the rear portion of the grader. Emergency personnel removed the body and transported it away from the scene.
Keywords: GRADER, HIGHWAY, TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, EARTHMOVING EQUIP, LOCOMOTIVE, STRUCK BY, TRAIN, RAILROAD, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315924175 | Fatality | Other | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |