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BLET Safety Task Force investigates fatality of UP trainman

BILLINGS, Mont., July 31 — At approximately 3 a.m. today, a trainman received fatal injuries while performing switching duties at the Union Pacific yard in Mason City, Iowa.

Brother Tom Hebert (BLET Division 312) has been assigned as STF Primary Investigator and is en route to assist the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) with this investigation.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012
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