SPECIAL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NO. 976


          BROTHERHOOD OF MAINTENANCE OF WAY EMPLOYES


                          VS.


                CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORPORATION


STATEMENT OF CLAIM:

        Appeal of dismissal assessed Wyatt Watson, III on February 4, 1985, in connection with being charged with violation of Rule G and Safety Rule 3010 when reporting for duty at 11:20 P.M. at Buckeye Yard, Columbus, Ohio on January 14, 1985.


    Upon the whole record and all the evidence, after hearing, the Board finds that the parties herein are carrier and employee within the meaning of the Railway Labor Act, as amended, and this Board is duly constituted by agreement under Public Law 89-456 and has jurisdiction of the parties and subject matter.


AWARD: Claim disposed of as follows:

    Clearly this case evolved somewhat hastily during stressful and strained circumstances. Reviewing all the facts, some of which are conflicting, nonetheless considering the entire record claimant will be reinstated to original seniority status without pay for time lost.


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                C. A. Pe cock, Neutral Member-


'F. J: Domzalskl' Carrier Member Je8'Dodd, Organization Member

 Issued this 7th day of August, 1986 1.