About this document
Serious Incident Notice: Engineer Fatality by kippcam is a document available to read on EtoBox.
On January 31, 2024, a 55-year-old engineer was fatally injured in Decatur, AL, when equipment from an adjacent track collided with the locomotive he was operating during simultaneous switching operations. The incident is under investigation, and safety considerations emphasize the importance of hazard evaluation and risk reduction in railroad environments. The document also outlines rules for safe switching operations and securement requirements for flat switching operations.
- Author
- kippcam
- Language
- EN