# 49 C.F.R. § 229.41 (2026): Protection against personal injury

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P229_S229_41

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 229.41 (2026)
- **Heading:** Protection against personal injury
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter II: FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 229: RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVE SAFETY STANDARDS / Subpart C: Safety Requirements / § 229.41: § 229.41   Protection against personal injury.

## Text

Fan openings, exposed gears and pinions, exposed moving parts of mechanisms, pipes carrying hot gases and high-voltage equipment, switches, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, grid resistors, and fuses shall be in non-hazardous locations or equipped with guards to prevent personal injury.

## Nearby sections

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- [49 C.F.R. § 229.57 (2026) § 229.57   Foundation brake gear.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P229_S229_57.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 229.59 (2026) § 229.59   Leakage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P229_S229_59.md)
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