OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221644701

MTA NYCT/MTA BUS

NEW YORK, NY· 2023-11-29T00:00:00

Event: Abdomen, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Chest, Contusion, Flagger, Flagman, Fracture, Hand, Head, Public Transportation, Railroad, Railroad Track, Struck By, Torso, Train, Transportation, Unsafe Position
NAICS: 485111
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347129330
Employer profile: MTA NYCT/MTA BUS
Summary number: 221644701
Report ID: 0253650

Event description

Employee flagging dies of blunt trauma when struck by train

Investigation abstract

At 12:30 a.m. on November 29, 2023, an employee working for a mixed mode transit system was conducting flagging operations for a train. The employee was struck by the train. The employee died from multiple blunt trauma including fractures and contusions, to his head, chest, abdomen, left hand, and torso.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 56 M

Event type
1

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