Minnesota Statutes Carriers (Ch. 217-222) § 219.50. Obstructing space between tracks

It is unlawful for a common carrier, person, or corporation subject tosections 219.45to219.53to permit the space between or beside tracks that is ordinarily used by employees in the discharge of their duties and is within 8-1/2feet of the centerline of the track, to become or remain obstructed by a foreign obstacle that will interfere with the work of the employees or subject the employees to unnecessary hazard. This space between or beside the tracks and between the rails of the tracks must be kept in a condition as to permit the employees to pass over or between the tracks or to use the space day or night and under all weather conditions without unnecessary hazard.