US Department of Labor finds railroad wrongfully suspended worker for reporting train collision, safety concerns

Published
May 04, 2026
Location
KANSAS CITY, Missouri
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Incident type
Workplace, Transit

Summary

Bus Crash Kansas City Missouri in KANSAS CITY, Missouri: The U.S. Department of Labor investigated a railroad company (CPKC) for wrongfully suspending an employee for reporting a minor train collision (Aug. 11, 2024) and safety concerns. The employee, not present at the incident, reported the collision two days later. OSHA ordered CPKC to rescind the suspension and pay back wages. The company was also required to expunge the violation from the employee’s record.

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US Department of Labor finds railroad wrongfully suspended worker for reporting train collision, safety concerns | U.S. Department of Labor

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