LODD on Cape May Seashore Lines

Trainlawyer · **Posted:** Thu Dec 03, 2015 10:10 am

An unfortunate reminder of the risks associated with our avocation:
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/cape-train-worker-dies-in-fall-from-locomotive/article_d8ff9c92-9945-11e5-aff5-7ba69b847291.html

My daughter's family has been regular customers on CMSL's Santa Express for some years and were acquainted with Mr. Gairo.

Our condolences to Mrs. Gairo and her family and to the Seashore Lines family.

GME

ATK · **Posted:** Thu Dec 03, 2015 12:25 pm

This is a terrible tragedy that should not be taken lightly. This should serve as an important reminder to make safety our first and foremost priority in everything we do -- to watch for slips, trips & falls, to maintain 3 points of contact when getting on and off equipment, wearing proper PPE when required and asking for assistance on tasks that should require two persons rather than attempting a difficult task by oneself. These are some of the things that immediately come to mind.

It would be interesting to know if there were any contributing factors that played a role in this accident.

JimBoylan · **Posted:** Thu Dec 03, 2015 3:26 pm

One rumor is that the fall was caused by a heart attack.
His Funeral is Sat. 12/5/15.

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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, December 5 at St. John Neumann Parish/ St. John Of God Church, 680 Townbank Road, N Cape May, NJ where relatives and friends will be received from 10 to 11 am. Burial will follow at Cold Spring Cemetery. Contributions in his name can be made to the American Cancer Soci ety, 1851 Old Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Condolences will be received at http://www.evoyfuneralhome.com