Railroad work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there were 3,050 railroad worker injuries in 2020. Many common injuries include slips, trips, and falls; contact with equipment; and...
The railways are utilized by members of the public across Connecticut. Trains also play a key role in carrying vital goods across the state and country. Thousands of people are employed in this sector. Jobs can pay well and there is a steady stream of work, but there...
Working in a railyard requires considerable stamina. It often involves non-traditional hours, changing schedules, overtime shifts and doing strenuous work in all kinds of weather (particularly here in our region). This all puts workers at risk for serious or fatal...
As a railroad worker, you may be tasked with helping to make sure that cargo reaches its destination, or perhaps you help passengers as they travel. In either case, you have to think about your safety as well as your job performance. One of the scariest prospects for...
Accidents that result in amputations are among the most horrific, and for railroad workers, this is a work hazard that is part of daily life. You can easily lose a limb if a locomotive accidentally runs over you. If you are a victim of such an accident, you may...
Railroad workers are faced with the key tasks of both operating and maintaining rail networks so that passengers stay safe when traveling. In turn, workers also have a right to remain free from preventable injuries. There are numerous potential hazards that come from...
Drivers and pedestrians who get too close to railroad tracks or end up on them, whether accidentally or intentionally, don’t just endanger themselves. They put everyone in an oncoming train at risk as well. Every year, law enforcement agencies and railroads throughout...
The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) protects and compensates railroad workers injured on the job. Before its enactment in 1908, there was little to no remedy for railroad workers injured in the line of duty. However, that is no longer the case, and if you...
As someone helping to maintain or expand railway infrastructure, your job is safety-critical. You probably invest a lot of care in your daily habits to make sure that you don't do anything that would compromise the quality of your work or the safety of other people....
Railroad workers face many risks on the job. One danger that some people might not think of is burns. There are many situations that can lead to the railroad worker suffering a burn. While not all of these situations can be avoided, it’s imperative that railway...
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