C-100.FREIGHT CAR INSPECTION At each location where freight cars are added to a train which have not been inspected at that point, in addition to making required air brake test, the car(s) must be inspected by the train crew for the following conditions:
(a)Carbody1.Leaning or listing to side. 2.Sagging downward.3.Positioned improperly on truck. 4.Object dragging below.5.Object extending from side. 6.Door insecurely attached.7.Broken or missing safety appliance.8.Lading leaking from a placarded hazardous material car.
(b)Insecure coupling.
(c)Overheated wheel or journal.
(d)Broken or cracked wheel.
(e)Brake that fails to release.
(f)Any other apparent safety hazard likely to cause an accident or casualty before the train arrives at its destination.
When performing inspection of freight cars in compliance with this rule, the train crew member(s) must inspect both sides. If an inspection cannot be safely made of both sides of the equipment because of terrain, a one-side inspection is acceptable. The train may be moved to the nearest available location where the necessary inspection of the opposite side can be performed.This inspection MUST NOT be performed while the freight cars being inspected are moving.NOTE: Employees must not make a Rule C-100 inspection while riding on a locomotive, freight car, caboose or other On-Track equipment..