Are you up for the challenge? The Watco safety team has selected he first seven Following Rules Every Day Ensures Zero Errors (FREEZE) safety award winners. Thanks to all of these team members for recognizing these hazards and taking preventative action before they became incidents. Team members who identified a hazard or concern and followed up to correct or highlight the issue are being rewarded with a $200 safety bonus. Name: Robert Cronch, operator Location: Chicago Heights Transload Terminal (IL) Safety Suggestion/Near Miss: Cronch noticed there wasn’t a drying agent hanging inside a sea container to prevent moisture contamination. He inspected the product and found moisture between the outer protective layer and the super sack. Solution: The customer was notified and they worked with the shipper to take action to avoid costly damage to the product and prevent future shipment contaminations. 6 The Dispatch | February 2022
Name: Adam Christman, conductor Location: Bayway Dedicated Terminal (NJ) Safety Suggestion/ Near Miss: While switching in-plant, Christman identified a vehicle fouling the tracks. Solution: The train was stopped to prevent a collision. The team then worked with the plant to put measures in place to prevent close-clearance and impact issues that could be hazardous to our crew, customers, and team members. Name: Milton Gray, railcar repair mechanic Location: Coffeyville Repair and Maintenance Terminal (KS) Safety Suggestion/Near Miss: During his pre-use inspection, Wright identified a hand grinder safety switch was not working correctly. Solution: The grinder was immediately taken out of service, and tagged. This prevented other team members from encountering the hazard.
