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Accident Investigation Summary Report CFE-2021-22

Document Series:
Accident Investigations
Author:
  • Federal Railroad Administration
Accident Date
Accident Type
Contractor Fatality
Railroad Name
Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation(NS)
Location

Reed, PA
United States

Accident Number
: CFE-2021-22
Investigation Status
Finalized
Subject:
Accident Investigations
Keywords:
Union Pacific Railroad Company, UP, Spring, Texas, Machine Operator Fatality
Document
Accident_Investigation_Summary_Report_CFE-2021-22_FINAL.pdf (271.03 KB)

On December 8, 2021, a fatal accident occurred involving an employee of the National Salvage and Service Corporation (NSSC), referred to as the decedent. The decedent, employed as a laborer since August 5, 2019, was responsible for grading, marking, cutting, and assisting with the stockpiling of rail. The incident took place on the Norfolk Southern (NS) Buffalo Line in Reed Township, Pennsylvania. 


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Last updated: Wednesday, December 8, 2021