Sleep apnea is a common disorder affecting nearly 12% of the U.S. population, in which airway blockages cause shortened breaths or pauses in breathing while one sleeps.
In response to a deadly September 2016 train crash, the agency updated its screening process for sleeping disorders.
Employees who are deemed at risk based upon the screening will be referred for further testing and potential diagnosis and treatment.
Violations include trains stopping too close to each other and workers using cell phones when they shouldn't have.
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