Confessions of a Railroad Signalman by James O. Fagan

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Author Fagan, James O. (James Octavius), 1859-
Title Confessions of a Railroad Signalman
Note Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents A railroad man to railroad men -- The men -- The management -- Loyalty -- The square deal -- The human equation -- Discipline.
Credits E-text prepared by Nick Wall, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "Confessions of a Railroad Signalman" by J. O. Fagan is a critical examination of safety practices and personal responsibility in the railroad industry, written in the early 20th century. This work offers insights into the life of a railroad signalman and addresses the pressing concerns surrounding railroad safety, employee conduct, and the systemic issues leading to frequent accidents. The narrative combines personal experience with broader commentary, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers inherent in railroad operations and the responsibilities of those who work within the industry. At the start of the book, the author establishes a historical context for the hazardous nature of railroad work, citing significant statistics about worker fatalities and injuries. He reflects on the discrepancies between railroads' machinery for safety and the actual behaviors of employees, which often lead to negligence and accidents. Fagan recounts specific incidents that triggered his investigation into railroad safety issues, emphasizing his perspective as a long-term employee deeply familiar with the inner workings of the system. Through his observations, he calls for a collective reevaluation of loyalty among railroad men, urging them to prioritize public safety over personal interests, and outlines a vision for improving accountability and adherence to safety protocols on American railroads. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Subject Railroads
Subject Railroad accidents
Subject Railroads -- United States -- Employees
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EBook-No. 63374
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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