An MTA trackworker named Ricardo Louis died in an apparent medical episode while working on a Brooklyn L train, highlighting the dangers transit workers face.
TWU Local 100 President Richard Davis expressed condolences, emphasizing the union's commitment to improving workplace conditions for transit workers who operate in hazardous environments.
The Federal Transit Administration discovered significant safety issues during an investigation, leading to the Biden administration mandating the MTA to improve safety protocols for workers.
Davis noted that subway track work is particularly perilous due to constant train traffic and the lack of immediate medical assistance.
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