Randy ARMSTRONG, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY, a Corporation, Defendant-Appellee

REAVLEY, Circuit Judge:

Appellant Randy Armstrong sued his employer, Appellee Burlington Northern Railroad Company (Burlington), under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), 45 U.S.C. §§ 51-60, for injuries he sustained when he was assaulted by a coworker. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of Burlington. Because we conclude that Armstrong presented sufficient evidence to avoid summary judgment, we reverse.

BACKGROUND

In 1995 Armstrong was employed by Burlington as a track worker on a wood tie gang near Pasco, Washington. At that location Burlington provided motel…