Write Up:

Safety is MoDOT’s number one priority. The focus of this measure is for everyone to arrive at work safely and return home the same way.   This includes all the preparation necessary for a safe day including planning the jobs, Risk-Based Assessment review, morning safety briefings and stretching. This measure focuses on improving three high-risk areas: backing a motorized vehicle; slips, trips and falls; and sprains and strains.

MoDOT had 16 backing incidents in the first quarter of calendar year 2024. This was a 16% decrease from backing incident rates from the same quarter in calendar year 2023. Backing incidents can cause property damage, injuries and death. Improvement strategies include parking to avoid backing, good planning, always using a spotter, conducting a thorough circle check of the area and the implantation of Geotab devices in all snow vehicles to assist with data collection.  

There were 31 slip, trip and fall incidents reported in the first quarter of calendar year 2024, which is a 10% increase from the same quarter in calendar year 2023. Improvement strategies include being aware of surroundings, keeping work areas organized, identifying job hazards that may be hidden and wearing the proper PPE for conditions.

During the first quarter of calendar year 2024, MoDOT had 50 reported incidents for sprains and strains.  This is an 8% increase from the same quarter in calendar year 2023. A majority of the change can be attributed to a more accurate data reporting system. Please note there has been a change in data gathering improvement strategies to include implementation of a statewide stretch and flex program. This includes asking for help when lifting and using proper lifting techniques like those taught during Gear Up.

It is imperative that employees focus on improvement strategies and put MoDOT’s Behavior-Based Safety and Actively Caring programs into action. At MoDOT, safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Purpose of the Measure:

This measure tracks the department's most frequent incident types and highlights areas to focus on for improvement.

Measurement and Data Collection:

Data is collected through MoDOT Management System BI- Report for each district and Central Office for the prior four years on the number of backing incidents; slips, trips and falls; and strains and pulls. These are the three most common types of injuries at MoDOT.