Inspection Detail

Inspection: 313731119 - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114

Inspection Nr: 313731119

Report ID: 0355114

Date Opened: 09/11/2009

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

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100923606

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200925329

Event: 09/10/2009

Employee Dies after Being Struck by Subway Train

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

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313731119			Fatality	Other	Communications equipment operators, n.e.c.

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