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100 1 _aRichards, R. C.
_q(Ralph Coffin),
_d1855-
245 1 0 _aRailroad Accidents, Their Cause and Prevention
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-02-01
508 _aProduced by Odessa Paige Turner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Railroad Accidents, Their Cause and Prevention" by R. C. Richards is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work analyzes the significant issue of railroad accidents, exploring their causes and potential prevention strategies through statistical evidence and case studies. The book aims to raise awareness about the responsibilities of employees, management, and governing bodies in ensuring the safety of passengers and railroad workers. The opening of the text sets a serious tone as it highlights the alarming statistics of railroad accidents and their toll on human life, underscoring the necessity for comprehensive understanding and corrective action. Richards emphasizes that a thorough investigation into accidents can lead to improvements in safety practices and a decrease in casualties. By presenting data from various reports and outlining the factors contributing to accidents, such as employee carelessness and insufficient safety regulations, the author advocates for greater diligence and accountability within the railroad industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRailroad accidents
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38731
999 _c79570
_d79570