Railroad worker injuries are covered under the Federal Employees Liability Act which requires that a railroad maintains their fleet, ensuring that their trains are in good working order and free of defects. If a railroad does not comply with these standards, they may be liable for injuries to their workers. Damages railroad workers may receive include medical treatments, present and future lost wages and mental trauma. An injury on the railway can range from a minor sprain to a spinal injury so severe that it leads to death. Some of the most common injuries that affect railway workers are head trauma, knee injuries, back injuries, neck injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, brain trauma or spinal cord injuries. The Federal Employees Liability Act protects railroad workers and others as diverse as clerical employees whose day-to-day functions do not directly involve trains or outdoor activity.
Rand is an unincorporated town and a U.S. Post Office in Jackson County, Colorado, United States. A ranching community at the southern end of North Park south of Walden, it consists of several homes, businesses, a post office, and ranching facilities. It lies near the junction of State Highway 125 and Jackson County Road 27 along Indian Creek. This town is at an elevation of 8627 feet (2630 meters) and was established in 1881. It received a post office in 1883 and the first postmaster was Jack Rand. The Rand Post Office has the ZIP Code 80473.