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.
Coalfield is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Tennessee, United States. Coalfield is between Wartburg and Oliver Springs on Tennessee State Route 62. To the west are Frozen Head State Park and the community of Joyner, Tennessee. Coalfield's name reflects its history as a mining community. It was the site of Coalfield Camp No. 1 and Coalfield Camp No. 2. A Morgan County public school, the Coalfield School, is located in the community. It includes all grades from kindergarten to grade 12. The school use the Yellow Jackets as the mascot for its sports teams. Robert (Bob) Bennett is the current principal.