Inspection Detail

Inspection: 316811660 - Metra - Electric Line - Mile Post 5.08

Inspection Information - Office: Illinois Public Sector 0551701

Investigation Summary

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on July 5, 2013, Employee #1, with Metra-Electric Line, was working on a tie gang at Mile Post 5.08. The tie gang was working on the main track (Track Number: 1), which was out of service. The roadway coworker, who was in charge, had authorized a Metra commuter train to enter the working limits of the tie gang, on the main track (Track Number: 2). Then, all laborers who were part of the work group, except for Employee #1, stopped working and proceeded to a place of safety off of the roadway. Employee #1 moved away from the main track (Track Number: 1) and backed into the main track (Track Number: 2). When he stepped into the path of the oncoming train, Employee #1 was struck by the train and killed.

Keywords: TRAFFIC CONTROL, STRUCK BY, TRAIN