Mateer v. Union Pacific Systems

KAROHL, Judge.

This is an appeal by Union Pacific Systems (railroad) after a verdict and judgment in favor of Jerry Mateer in an action brought pursuant to the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (PELA).

Mateer began working for the railroad in 1960. During the next twenty-four years he performed many and varied duties as part of his employment. He is now working for railroad as an inspector. In February, 1984, he was a machinist. From February, 1984, until March, 1985, and from November, 1985, to April, 1987, his work consisted of lubricating railroad locomotives. He worked in a four-foot deep…