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Norfolk Southern workers are getting sick from derailment site

by Paul Stewart

March 20, 2023

Norfolk Southern – A Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, released dangerous chemicals about a month ago. For weeks, ...

Norfolk Southern – A Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, released dangerous chemicals about a month ago. For weeks, the corporation and authorities have been attempting to contain the crisis. People in the surrounding regions were forced to escape, but eventually returned, citing health concerns. Rail employees are reportedly becoming severely ill at the Norfolk Southern disaster site.

The news

On Wednesday, leaders from 12 unions met with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose in Washington, DC. They gathered to discuss the catastrophe, its consequences, and the need for immediate safety measures. The president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, Mike Baldwin, stated: "My hope is the stakeholders in this industry can work towards the same goals related to safety when transporting hazardous materials by rail." "Today's meeting is an opportunity for labor to share what our members are seeing and dealing with day to day." "The railroaders labor represents are the employees who make it safe and they must have the tools to do so." Buttigieg intends to undertake additional negotiations with unions, according to Jeremy Ferguson, president of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers. "This was a good start," he said. "It's important these safety issues are addressed. No one wants another East Palestine." "The safety discussion of employees must be addressed. The running of these long trains was a point of discussion as well."

The letter

The meetings are in response to a letter delivered to the DOT and the FRA on Wednesday by union leaders claiming rail employees were ill at the Norfolk Southern disaster site. It was addressed to the following people by the general chairman of the American Rail System Federation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters:

Pete Buttigieg
Amit Bose
East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine

According to the letter, Norfolk Southern rail personnel who have worked or are currently working on the cleaning are suffering from headaches and nausea. One worker apparently requested a transfer due to his symptoms, but his boss did not respond, and he was left to work at the derailment site. The letter further claimed that workers were not provided with the necessary personal protective equipment:

Respirators
Eye protection
Protective clothing

Read also: East Palestine accident prompts GOP investigation plans Furthermore, union representatives said that 35 to 40 people were operating on the railway without necessary breathing gear, coverups, boots, or rubber gloves. They were merely wearing paper and N95 masks. A Norfolk Southern official afterwards stated that the firm arrived at the disaster site quickly to coordinate their reaction. The organization worked with hazardous material specialists to verify that the location was safe and that the necessary PPE was employed.

Safety act

Following the Norfolk Southern catastrophe, many bipartisan senators submitted legislation to avoid rail tragedies on Wednesday morning. The Railway Safety Act of 2023 establishes stringent safety standards for trains hauling hazardous commodities. It will also enhance the frequency with which train cars are inspected. Furthermore, the Act mandates qualified, two-person crews to work on trains carrying hazardous chemicals and imposes fines for any violations. Following the disaster of the Norfolk Southern, Republican and Democratic senators pushed Biden administration officials to prioritize dealing with the problem. Several Democrats also chastised former President Donald Trump for repealing train safety measures while in office. Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown issued the following statement: "It shouldn't take a massive railroad disaster for elected officials to put partisanship aside and work together for the people we serve – not corporations like Norfolk Southern." Brown will propose the measure alongside his Republican colleague, Ohio Senator JD Vance. The law is also supported by the following individuals:

Bob Casey, D-Pa.
John Fetterman, D-Pa.
Marco Rubio, R-Fla.
Josh Hawley, R-Mo.

"Through this legislation, Congress has a real opportunity to ensure that what happened in East Palestine will never happen again," said Vance. "We owe every American the peace of mind that their community is protected from a catastrophe of this kind." Mike Baldwin also expressed his support for the measure, saying: "If this legislation is adopted, the [Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen] supports those efforts and looks forward to working collaboratively on common sense regulations that continue to improve safety." Image source: CNN

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