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FRA Crew Size Rule Upheld by 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
August 13th, 2026
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals (Case No. 24-11076 [Doc. #97-1]) upheld a regulation of the FRA that requires railroads, with some exceptions, to operate with at least two crewmembers on board unless the railroad can establish that a one-person cre…
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What Makes An Injury Reportable to the FRA?
January 12th, 2014
When a railroad employee is injured at work, the law usually requires the railroad to report that injury to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The rules for reporting are set forth at 49 C.F.R. Section 225.19(d). Each death, injury, or occupa…
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Another example of why to promptly report your injury at work
May 12th, 2011
It is crucial for railroad employees to immediately report their injuries at work. A recent case illustrates why this is so important. I represent an individual who injured his lower back when his co-worker unexpectedly dropped a heavy load they were…
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FRA Study Confirms Dangers of Walking on Ballast
March 30th, 2011
The findings of a study released earlier this month by the Federal Railroad Administration will come as no surprise to most railroad employees — walking on mainline ballast can cause muscle fatigue and increased stress on your joints. The study, a…
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The dangers of working light duty (Part 2)
March 4th, 2011
A railroad may offer a worker light duty as soon as an injury occurs at work. By keeping the employee on the payroll, the railroad avoids the need to report a lost time incident to the Federal Railroad Administration. This practice can be very danger…
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