4024 S. Grove Rd., Spokane, WA 99224 • (509) 838-4455 • Fax (509) 838-4464

Safety Statement

2011201020092008
Worker's Compensation Experience Modification Rate (EMR) .4927 .5211 .5578 .7220
Number of Recordable Injuries 4 1 3 0
Number of Lost Time Accidents 1 0 1 2
OSHA Recordable Incident Rate (IR)* 7.98 0 1.91 4.54
Lost Workday Case IR 1.99 0 0 0
Number of Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Employee Hours Worked 100248.50 87869 104,575 132,141

*Calculated by using the total number of reportable and using the following formula: IR = Total Injuries × 200,000 ÷ Total Hours Worked

DIX has a written Safety Program that addresses:

  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Fire Prevention Procedures
  • Lock-out Procedures
  • Confined Space Entry Procedures
  • Fall Protection
  • Subcontractor Safety Requirements

DIX uses a behavioral based safety program to monitor and proactively improve our safety performance.

DIX holds weekly safety meetings on-site for all employees.

DIX holds quarterly safety meetings for all supervisors.

DIX Corporate Safety Director and Independent Consultants conduct periodic field safety inspection.

DIX has a written hazard communication program.

DIX conducts an Employee Orientation Program that defines employee responsibility.

DIX uses safety as criteria for rating our foremen during performance reviews.

DIX has a job specific Activity Hazard Analysis.

Safety Achievements and Awards

  • National AGC Safety Award – Zero Incidence Rate-Heavy/Industrial Division – 50,000 HR and Over
  • Top 25 2007 contractors in Washington AGC Retro Program – 2005, 2006
  • National AGC Safety Awards, Zero Incident Rate (lost time incidents) 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010
  • National AGC Safety Awards, IR 25% below national average – 9 out of past 10 years
  • Inland Northwest AGC Award 2009, Highway Division Top 10 Lowest EMR at .55 and for maintaining a 10-year average EMR of .65
  • Inland Northwest AGC 2010 Tom Mauer Award for Top Safety Director

For further information please contact:

DIX Corporation
Bob C. Haskins, Safety Director
4024 S. Grove Road
Spokane, WA 99224

(509) 838-4455