# C.R.S. § 40-20-307: 40-20-307. Reporting violation to union representative - request for investigation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T40_A20_P3_S40-20-307

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 40-20-307
- **Heading:** 40-20-307. Reporting violation to union representative - request for investigation
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 40 / Article 20 / Part 3 / Section 40-20-307

## Text

40-20-307. Reporting violation to union representative - request for investigation. (1) A crew member of a train operated by a railroad in the state may report to the crew member's designated union representative:

(a) A violation of any of the safety requirements specified in this part 3;

(b) An injury the crew member or another crew member sustained while operating a train on any track in connection with railroad transportation in the state; or

(c) A death that occurred during the operation of a train.

(2) A designated union representative receiving a report may request an investigation from the office of rail safety.

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