railroad hazard

railroad hazard
Broadly, any danger in connection with the operation of a railroad. A term of art for the hazard in the employment of railroading by reason of which workers in such employment are exempted from the application of the fellow servant rule by statute. 35 Am J1st M & S § 392.

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