Railroad Injuries

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...

Trains and the rail system have been incredibly important across American history, and there is something nostalgic about “working on the railroad.” The importance of the industry continues today, and it can be a very fulfilling and useful career.  Unfortunately, it...

Hearing loss is one of the biggest concerns for many people who work in the railway industry. Those workers who spend time around sliding wall or tank wagons, diesel locomotives and passenger trains experience some of the highest noise levels in the industry.  The...

Did you know that railroad employees are more likely to develop stress injuries in their hands than people in many other industries? They may also develop a greater number of injuries to the elbows or wrists. Some of the most common injuries seen in railroad workers...

Railroad work is dangerous. While there have been steps taken to improve the safety for these workers, there are still considerable risks throughout the occupation. Because of these risks, there are specific laws in place under the Federal Railroad Safety Act that...

It was a long time coming, but Positive Train Control (PTC) systems finally became mandatory at the end of 2020. The requirement of these systems on the main lines of Class I railroads was included in the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA).  After years of...

It’s been just days since President Joe Biden moved in to the White House. However, ever since his win in November, those in the railway industry have speculated about what changes the long-time Amtrak enthusiast will bring for the nation’s railroads and those who...

Individuals who work in trainyards are at risk of several types of injuries. Some of these are the result of working near moving trains. It’s possible that workers will become pinned between the moving trains, which can lead to traumatic amputations. A traumatic...

Winter weather drastically increases the risks involved in travel. Snow and ice can make airports shut down and turn highways into deadlocked lines of vehicles. Railroads also feel the impact of winter weather. Ice and snow on tracks can impact everything from how...

When something unpredictable happens on a train track, railroad workers need a way to stop the train as quickly as possible. Examples include cars getting stuck on the tracks, people walking on the tracks or two trains accidentally ending up heading toward one another...