January 30th, 2012 | 
Author: ST. LOUIS, MO – A railroad worker, employed by the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis, fell to his death from the MacArthur Bridge Wednesday afternoon Jan.25.
Photo shows MacArthur Bridge across Mississippi River from St Louis to East St Louis
The victim, identified as 57-year old Carter Perry, was working on MacArthur Bridge located at South Sixth and Gratiot streets when he stepped onto an unsecured metal walkway. According to the St. Louis police, Perry fell to his death when the walkway gave way. The incident occurred at about 12:50 p.m.
Aerial view of section of MacArthur Bridge over 6th St in St. Louis, MO where a railroad worker, employed by the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis, fell to his death on January 25, 2012.
Map showing location of fatal accident near South 6th St. and Gratiot St. where a railroad worker fell to his death from the MacArthur Bridge in St. Louis, MO
stltoday.com reports:
He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police have ruled Perry’s death accidental.
George Muraski, chief of police for Terminal Railroad, said Perry had been employed with the railroad since 1975. He was a resident of Belleville.
“He was a very, very nice person,” Muraski said. “He was friendly and always smiled.”
Muraski said the railroad is assisting the Federal Railroad Association with an investigation of the incident.
FELA Lawyer News Blog is a FELA, train accident and personal injury blog that publishes up to date train accidents, train derailments and FELA legal news from across the United States. The Federal Employers ‘Liability Act, (FELA) allows injured railroad workers to recover compensation based on the negligence of the railroad company, in lieu of workers’ compensation. FELA defines negligence as the railroad company’s failure to use reasonable care.
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