Railroad work is one of the most physically taxing and dangerous occupations. Each year, thousands of workers sustain injuries or lose their lives in railroad accidents. If you're a railway worker who has suffered an injury in a train collision, derailment or any...
Railroad workers often have difficult conditions to battle while they do their job duties. In some cases, these conditions may lead to injuries. When a railroad worker suffers an injury, they must ensure that they take the proper steps. Everything that you do after...
Working on a railroad is a dangerous job during which a person might encounter a variety of dangerous circumstances. When an injury occurs, the railroad worker should ensure they get the medical care they need. Unlike workers in other industries, those who are injured...
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...
Rail employees already know that working in the railroad industry is hazardous. It can lead to an array of physical injuries. You may also understand that these jobs pose a risk of suffering an occupational illness that may also be covered under the Federal Employers...
When you work for a railroad company, it is reassuring to know you have cover in the case of injury. Yet, you might not think about what it includes or what it requires you to prove until you need to use it. As a railroad employee, unlike most workers, you do not turn...
The Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA) prohibits retaliation against railroad workers who report safety violations. However, a former engineer with Norfolk Southern says he and his crew were harassed and subjected to extra scrutiny and new timetables before he was...
The False Claims Act is an important federal law that creates consequences for businesses that improperly bill the federal government for services rendered. Most people will think of health care providers who accept Medicare or Medicaid when they think about illegal...
Trains do not always run on time. Passengers get frustrated about this because it makes them late for work. Business owners do not like it either, as late workers affect their productivity. Amtrak must meet specific performance targets. It needs to get its passenger...
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