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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108235078 - Itel Railcar Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Eugene
Site Address:
Itel Railcar Corp
3032 S Fifth
Springfield, OR 97477
Mailing Address:
Po Box Q, Springfield, OR 97477
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4741
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/30/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/30/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360630032 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | Serious | 410 | 03/12/1990 | 03/15/1990 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 03/20/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On January 16, 1990, Employee #1 was repairing a damaged coupler assembly on a rail car. To repair the coupler assembly, it was necessary to remove a 70-ton capacity coil-type spring (which was part of the coupler assembly). Employee #1 failed to relieve the pressure from the spring before removing it and was struck in the head by the spring when it was released by the pressure. Employee #1 died of his injuries.
Keywords: HEAD, REPAIR, WORK RULES, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108235078 | Fatality | Fracture | Heavy equipment mechanics |