OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific
achieved its best annual employee-safety rate in 2016, marking the
safest year in its 154-year history. The employee reportable injury
rate is measured by injuries for every 200,000 employee hours
worked. The company's employee reportable injury rate declined 14
percent from 0.87 in 2015 to 0.75 in 2016.
"Union Pacific's employees achieved an incredible milestone
reflecting their dedication to operating safely in work areas and
the communities we serve," said Rod
Doerr, Union Pacific vice president – Safety. "This
unrelenting focus ensures everyone goes home safely as we work
toward our ultimate goal of zero accidents."
The company also made safety gains with an approximately 3
percent improvement in its 2016 derailment rate compared with 2015.
The reportable rail equipment incident rate per million train miles
dropped from 3.10 in 2015 to 3.02 in 2016.
Union Pacific employs a variety of safety and risk mitigation
activities, including the Courage to Care personal commitment which
empowers employees to look out for their peers and "stop the line"
on any operation that could result in an incident. The company also
occasionally pauses system wide operations for safety stand-downs,
during which employees have candid safety discussions and share
experiences to learn from each other.
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad is the
principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:
UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific
Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the
country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply
chain. From 2007-2016, Union Pacific invested approximately
$34 billion in its network and
operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The
railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products,
Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal.
Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population
centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to
eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad
serving all six major Mexico
gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000
customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable,
fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
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