Authorities are currently investigating a train accident that resulted in the death of a BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe) railroad worker in Amarillo, Texas. Police currently believe that a “grinder” – or maintenance car – struck the man and pushed him underneath the train. By the time EMS was able to go underneath the train, they determined the man was dead.
The identity of the worker has not been released, but police describe him as a white man in his 50s. They believe he was attempting to repair a leak when the train car struck him at a low rate of speed. His injuries were mostly internal. Criminal charges are not anticipated, but BNSF is proceeding with an internal investigation. At the moment, a potential miscommunication is being faulted for the train accident.
Railroad workers are often put in dangerous situations where high-level communication and adherence to safety protocols are absolutely necessary. When railroad companies neglect to observe all of these protocols, serious injury or wrongful death may be the consequence.
If you have been injured, or if your loved one has been killed in a train accident because of negligence, please contact the experienced Texas train accident attorneys at the Cochran Firm today for a free case evaluation.
