OMAHA, Neb., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific
became the safest U.S. Class 1 railroad in employee safety for the
third consecutive year.
The top-performing railroad had a 0.79 reportable injury rate in
2017, according to Federal Railroad Administration data. A
railroad's reportable injury rate represents total number of
injuries reported per 200,000 employee work hours.
"Being the safest railroad for the third consecutive year
reflects our employees' consistent dedication to keeping each other
safe," said Rod Doerr, Union Pacific
vice president and chief safety officer. "Our work isn't finished
and we will continue focusing on eliminating risks to accomplish
our ultimate goal of operating in an incident-free
environment."
Union Pacific's employee-driven safety initiatives include
Courage to Care, a voluntary commitment empowering employees to
look out for their peers and "stop the line" on operations that
could result in an incident. Twice annually, the company stops work
system-wide to hold safety stand downs, giving employees an
opportunity to have candid discussions and share experiences to
learn from each other.
More information about Union Pacific's Safety Programs is
available in the Operating Safely section of its Building America
Report.
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. In the last 10 years, 2008-2017,
Union Pacific invested approximately $34
billion in its network and operations to support America's
transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business
mix is classified into its Agricultural Products, Energy, and
Industrial and Premium business groups. 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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