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Railroad Jobs Covered by FELA

Railroad jobs involve different duties, equipment, and hazards. FELA can apply across many crafts, and the worker’s job and working conditions often matter when determining how an injury occurred.

Conductors & Engineers

Train handling, switching, slack action, locomotive conditions, crew operations, and long-haul work.

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Brakemen, Switchmen & Yardmasters

Coupling, uncoupling, switching, yard movements, track switches, and coordination of train crews.

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Hostlers & Rail Yard Engineers

Moving locomotives within yards, positioning equipment, and working around active tracks and maintenance facilities.

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Carmen & Railcar Repairers

Inspection, repair, braking systems, coupling equipment, blue-signal protection, and under-car work.

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Maintenance-of-Way & Track Workers

Track, ties, ballast, bridges, roadway machinery, and other field maintenance work.

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Signal & Communications Workers

Signal systems, electrical equipment, climbing, roadside work, testing, and communications infrastructure.

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Machinists, Electricians & Shop Crafts

Heavy components, energized systems, locomotives, welding, machinery, and repetitive repair work.

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Bridge, Building & Structures Workers

Bridge repair, carpentry, ironwork, painting, masonry, and other railroad structure maintenance.

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Terminal, Station & Material Workers

Platforms, baggage, stations, warehouses, vehicles, materials handling, and public-facing operations.

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