Railroads shall report in writing all accidents involving contact with overhead obstructions which are less than the minimum applicable standard or obstructions at side of track which are less than the minimum applicable standard. The written report shall:

1. (1) List the vertical or horizontal clearance from the center of the track;
2. (2) Mention whether warning devices are present; and
3. (3) Contain a brief description of the weather conditions existing at the time of the accident.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 823 & 824

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 823.027

History

RS 2-1996, f. & cert. ef. 3-14-96, Renumbered from 860-047-0045
PUC 3-1985, f. & ef. 4-8-85, Order No. 85-291