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.
Sheyenne is a city in Eddy County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 318 at the 2000 census. Sheyenne was founded in 1883. Located in the city is a U.S. post office, a senior citizen's center, and a fire department. A community center and the Log Cabin Museum are located on Main Street. Businesses in the city include a farm implement dealer, a gas station, a hair salon, a taxidermy shop, and a bar. On the west side of town there is a park with camping facilities and a baseball field. On the east end of town there is a park located on a dam. Sheyenne is also home to two Lutheran churches: Grace Lutheran and First Lutheran.