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10/12/2009
Brian Beckcom
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Illinois man sues railroad employer for ergonomically incorrect equipment

Tyrone Jourdan of Illinois is bringing a $50,000 lawsuit against his employer, Union Pacific Railroad Company, alleging that was required to work with tools that were not ergonomically designed to reduce risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders. 

He is claiming that his railroad worker injury was caused by working with these types of tools since 1969 has caused injuries to his hands, arms, wrists, neck and spine.

According to the Madison St. Clair Record: 

Jourdan man blames Union Pacific for a number of negligent acts, including its failure to provide Jourdan with safe conditions and its requirement that Jourdan perform job duties that involve forceful, repetitive use of his hands, arms, wrists, neck and spine in awkward positions.

Because of his injuries caused by his work, Jourdan may have to undergo surgery, the suit states. In addition, he has experienced severe pain and suffering, suffered psychological and emotional injury, mental anguish and anxiety, incurred medical costs, lost substantial wages and fringe benefits and will forever be seriously impaired, the complaint says.


If you or someone you know has suffered an injury while working on the railroad, contact construction accident injury lawyer Brian Beckcom immediately at 877.724.7800.

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