Rail Grinder Incident in Sattahip Leaves Railway Worker Injured

Picture courtesy of Sattahip News.

A railway maintenance worker has been injured in an accident involving a rail grinding machine in Sattahip district, Chonburi province. Rescue teams from the Sawang Rojanathammasathan Sattahip Foundation were alerted to the scene and responded promptly, transporting the injured worker to hospital.

The incident occurred near the Khao Chi Chan railway junction in Moo 11, Bang Saray subdistrict. Emergency personnel arrived quickly and provided initial medical aid to 22-year-old Mr. Phattharaphon Thongkham, who sustained injuries to his left foot, which had been cut through to the bone. He was subsequently transferred to Sattahip KM.10 Hospital for further treatment.

A rail grinder is a specialised railway maintenance machine used to restore the profile and smoothness of train tracks

According to eyewitness accounts from colleagues at the scene, the rail grinder was operating as part of routine maintenance work. Mr. Phattharaphon was reportedly walking along the track conducting an inspection when he stumbled over a tree branch by the side of the rail. 

The misstep caused his foot to slip under the moving machine. Fortunately, a co-worker noticed the fall and immediately activated the emergency stop mechanism, preventing more severe injuries and potential limb loss.

Authorities on site recorded the incident for further investigation. Officials have indicated that a thorough review will be conducted to ensure similar incidents are avoided in the future.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Sattahip News 2025-04-30.