OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221732274
IL DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION - ASHKUM YARD
ASHKUM, IL—
Event description
Employee is fatally struck by train while operating plow tru
Investigation abstract
At 8:13 a.m. on January 6, 2025, Employee #1 was driving and operating a 2014 International plow truck while approaching an uncontrolled rail crossing. As Employee #1 prepared to lower the blade and proceeded through the crossing, the plow truck was struck by a northbound train. Employee #1 sustained fatal injuries from the collision.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 30 M
- Event type
- 1
- Occupation code
- 7028
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