Abstract
The railroad industry in the U.S. is regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), who keeps records of injuries and illnesses in the industry. Over 40% of FRA reportable injuries are due to strains and sprains, and have been for decades. Railroad workers are not covered by workers compensation, so they must resort to the Federal Employee Liabilities Act (FELA) for compensation for injuries or illnesses when claims are disputed. The example case here involved a railroad employee who worked as a conductor and locomotive engineer for 19 years, during which time he developed cervical and lumbar spine disorders. This case study reviews the opposing opinions of ergonomists engaged on each side of the dispute, and the respective methodologies employed to support those opinions.
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