OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221580491
DENKA PERFORMANCE ELASTOMER, LLC
LA PLACE, LA—
Event description
Employee is killed when struck by train during flagging
Investigation abstract
At 9:00 a.m. on July 13, 2023, an employee working as a plant operator was performing flagman operations during railcar movement when she was struck by the rail car. The employee died as a result of crushing injuries.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 56 F
- Event type
- 1
- Occupation code
- 699
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