OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221744030
RUNYON INDUSTRIES, INC.
MEMPHIS, TN—
Event description
Employee is fatally injured when railcar implodes
Investigation abstract
At 8:15 a.m. on February 17, 2025, Employee #1 was connecting a steam hose to the steam valve of railcar to reheat and pump soybean oil. After partially opening the steam valve to allow gradual heating, the railcar suddenly imploded and collapsed downward, striking the employee. The employee sustained fatal injuries.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 38 M
- Event type
- 1
- Occupation code
- 889
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