OSHA Inspection: C.P.S. RAILWAY SERVICES

Issued

Jan 27, 1997

Abate by

Jan 31, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment
which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely
to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed to being struck by materials.
a) Rte. 1, Chadds Ford, PA - A fatal injury occurred when
an employee was struck by section of rail.  As part of a
railroad crossing reconstruction project, an
approximately 110' piece of rail was being moved into
place.  During the movement, the rail became excessively
bent. The rail came loose from the device that was
holding it and snapped straight.  An employee who was
standing in the rail's path of travel was struck.
Observed 10/07/96.
ABATEMENT NOTE: ONE FEASIBLE MEANS OF ABATING THE HAZARD
WOULD BE TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES NOT INVOLVED IN THE
MOVEMENT OF THE RAIL ASSEMBLE IN A SAFE AREA. EACH
EMPLOYEE SHOULD BE ACCOUNTED FOR BEFORE MOVEMENT BEGINS.T

Issued

Jan 27, 1997

Abate by

Jan 31, 1997

Issued

Jan 27, 1997

Abate by

Jan 31, 1997

Issued

Jan 27, 1997

Abate by

Mar 3, 1997