PARTIES Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes _
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DISPUTE: Consolidated Rail Corporation

STATEMENT OF CLAIM: Appeal of B & B Mechanic J. Vizzachero to have fifteen (15) days suspension removed.

FINDINGS: The Claimant was notified to attend an investigation on thefollowing charges: Failure to report to work location promptly; failure to follow instructions from proper authorities and perform duties efficiently and safely; failure to devote himself exclusively to the - Company's service while on duty; insubordination and willful cli.sregard of the Company's interest in that worked was not performed as prescribed-
Subsequent to the investigation, the Claimant was notified that he had been found guilty and was suspended as noted above.
The Board has thoroughly reviewed the testimony adduced at the hearing and other evidence of record before us. We find that the Carrier had reasonable grounds to conclude that the Claimant played a significant part in the events surrounding and leading to the charges advanced by the Carrier. Under these circumstances, we conclude that the Carrier's actions were not arbitrary or capricious.
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C-91/A-95

The claim is denied.

F.·' J. Doptizalski Barrier (heinber

JAN 23 1986

AWARD

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Eckehard essig
Neutral Member

~T.- P. C~ assese
Employee Member