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1 Mar 1981

Technical Reports

Rail Personal Injury Study

Author
Dynamic Science, Inc.

Subject Human Factors, Evaluation

Keywords: Human Factors Engineering, Anthropometric Principles, Injury Profiling, Rail Car Component Parts

Abstract: This report presents: 1. A Human Factors Engineering Systems Analysis of the design of such parts as ladders, handholds, grabirons, brakewheels, brake platforms, etc., found on...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-82/03
Office
RRD

1 Jul 1980

Other Reports

Accident/Incident Bulletin No. 148

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract:

This report documents all incidents/accidents during the 1979 calendar year.

Office
RRS

1 Jul 1980

Technical Reports

Major Railroad Accidents Involving Hazardous Materials Release, Composite Summaries 1969-1978

Author
Theodore S. Glickman

Subject Accident Investigations, Hazardous Materials

Abstract: This report presents composite summaries describing 75 major railroad accidents in which hazardous materials were released. The selected accidents occurred during the years 1969-...

Report Number
FRA-RRS-80-04; DOT-TSC-FRA-80-22
Office
RRS

1 May 1980

Other Reports

Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration Calendar Year 1978

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract: This report summarizes all accidents investigated by the FRA during 1978. It includes details on date, time, city/station, state, accident type, casualties, and damage.

Office
RRS

1 Oct 1979

Other Reports

Accident/Incident Bulletin No. 147

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Railroad Safety

Abstract:

This document contains all accidents/incidents filed by railroads in accordance with 49 CFR 225. It covers the 1978 calendar year.

Office
RRS