Ohio § 4955.35

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4955.35, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4955.35.

Every railroad company operating a railroad or part of a railroad within this state

shall adjust, fill, or block all angles in frogs, switches, and crossings on its railroads

and in its yards, divisional stations, and terminal stations where trains are made

up, with sheet steel, wrought or malleable iron, or other metallic appliances, which

shall be so placed and be of such design as will prevent the wedging of the feet of

employees and other persons in such angles.  All such appliances or devices shall be approved by the public utilities commission

before installation. Whoever, owning, operating, or controlling a railroad fails to comply with this section

shall forfeit twenty-five dollars for each day of such failure, to be recovered in

a civil action in the name of the state and paid into the state treasury.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4955.35

What does Ohio Revised Code § 4955.35 cover?

Section 4955.35 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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