subject: Rail Safety [print this page] Creosote represents a serious health risk to railroaders because they continue to be exposed to creosote products as a condition of their employment. A specialized claim under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) may exist for workers of common carriers, employees of railroads, which still use creosote-treated lumber for railway spikes. A worker can create a creosote lawsuit if injured by working conditions, hazards or negligence on the railroad's part, according to details of FELA.
