Strasburg Railroad Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Other burns, first degree — RONKS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Strasburg Railroad Company | Report ID | 2018099188 |
| Address | 301 Gap Road | City, State ZIP | RONKS, PENNSYLVANIA 17572 |
| Event Date | September 5, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other burns, first degree | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 482111 | Inspection # | 1348219 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.98000, -76.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was offloading grain from a rail car to a truck. While crossing over a conveyor belt, the employee tripped and fell into the conveyor and was caught in the tube. He suffered "road rash"-type burns to his back, ribs, and arms and was hospitalized for burn treatment.
Incident Summary
On September 5, 2018, a worker at Strasburg Railroad Company in RONKS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered other burns, first degree to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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