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2009 Environmental Health & Safety Report
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Safety
The Safety Audit Program covers the operations and activities listed below, and is not
restricted to any particular department. These examples can include owned and leased
facilities, both on and off Amtrak property. Vendor and contractor operations are also
covered within the audit scope. The Audit Program includes, but is not limited to:
• Buildings, structures and facilities
• Mechanical maintenance shops
• Engineering maintenance shops and bases
• Material control operations
• Commercial and non-commercial motor vehicles and drivers
• Equipment and equipment operators
• Stations
• Offices, warehouses and storage
• Engineering maintenance of way work sites
• Train movements within mechanical facilities
• Yard and station operations (non-train movement)
Safety Audit Metrics Fiscal Year 2009
During FY ‘09, the total number of facilities audited was
23, while the total number of departments audited was 66.
Three follow-up audits were performed, and four
mechanical contractor audits were completed.
Scoring is based on the type of findings observed during
the audit. It starts with a basis of 100 points, with points
being subtracted depending on the finding. Finding types
include Immediate Hazard (-3 points); Potential Violation
(-1 point); Management Practice (-0.5 point).
In FY ‘09, the safety audit goal was 87 and the average safety audit score was 91.22.
Fines
In 2009, Amtrak reviewed fines levied by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) from
2006 to 2008 regarding the reportability of injury/illness cases. The total amount of fines
for safety reporting discrepancies was $31,140.
Injuries and Illnesses
Amtrak is committed to improving system safety and eliminating potential hazards that
affect employees and passengers. While it continues to be a primary aspiration to eliminate
all injuries, the company did experience a significant decrease in the number of FRA
reportable incidents during FY ‘09 from 552 to 447. Reportable injuries are those that