The conductor, identified as Louis Shuster, died at the Cleveland-Cliffs Cleveland Works property, the railroad company confirmed in aAccording to Norfolk Southern, officials believe Shuster was struck by a dump truck as a Norfolk Southern train was moving through a crossing at the facility.
"Norfolk Southern has been in touch with the conductor's family and will do all it can to support them and his colleagues," the railroad said in a statement."We are grieving the loss of a colleague today. Our hearts go out to his loved ones during this extremely difficult time." later Tuesday that it was also launching a special investigation into Norfolk Southern Railway's"organization and safety culture.
"Given the number and significance of recent Norfolk Southern accidents, the NTSB also urges the company to take immediate action today to review and assess its safety practices, with the input of employees and others, and implement necessary changes to improve safety," the NTSB said in a statement.