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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221483522

METRO EAST INDUSTRIES INC

Event
Burn, Flatbed Rail Car, Ignite, Torch
NAICS
488210
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346114101
Employer profile
METRO EAST INDUSTRIES INC
Summary number
221483522
Report ID
0524530

Event description

Employee is killed from burns

Investigation abstract

At 12:15 p.m. on July 19, 2022, an employee was working inside of a rail car, when he ignited his burn torch and caught on fire. The employee caught on fire and was killed.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 33 M

    Event type
    14

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