Parties BROTHERHOOD OF MAINTENANCE OF WAY EMPLOYES
 to the . Case No. 31
 Dispute VS.
 ' GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY '









    Claimant T. K. Runyon was, at the time of the incident that gave rise to this case, employed as a Production Foreman.on a rail gang working on the west bound main line, South Bend Subdivision, near milepost 138.3. Mainline trackwork is protected by Form Y train orders. On June 3, 1987, two Trackmen in Claimant's crew placed the red board

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for eastbound trains at MP 137.4, instead of mile post 138, as specified on Form Y order 1441. Because of the misplaced signal, the Engineer of an eastbound train made an emergency stop so that he would not go by the red board. Some of his crew were injured. As a result of the incident, Claimant was charged with a violation of the rules and procedures governing Form Y train orders. A hearing into the matter was held. Claimant was found guilty as charged and assessed a ten-day suspension. He was also suspended from his Foreman and Assistant Foreman position for 60 days.
 This Board has reviewed the record and agrees with Carrier that Claimant was guilty of a serious rule infraction and that severe discipline was warranted. The Board, however, does not agree that Claimant should be reduced in rank for 60 days and suspended for ten days. Carrier has made its point with the reduction in rank and Claimant should be reimbursed for the ten days he lost as a result of the suspension.

                        AWARD


            The claim is sustained per Opinion of the Board. Claimant shall be reimbursed for ten days.


                R. E. ennis, Neutral Member


Jo. A. DeRoche, crier Member W. '. LaRue, Employe Member

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