Press Release
May 7, 1999
Graniterock Branch Reaches Safety Milestone
Local Firm's South San Francisco Location Passes Nine Years Accident-Free
May 8, 1999 marks the ninth accident-free year for Graniterock’s So. San Francisco Branch. That means no lost time injury accidents since May 8, 1990! This tremendous safety record is truly a team effort! Frank Garcia and Eddie Dupee Sr. have been at the branch since the start of the ‘streak.’ The Team credits this accomplishment to the professional care given to observing the practices of each team member. “If we see someone doing something wrong, we tell them. There are no hurt feelings.”
Graniterock puts “Safety Before All Else” in both its corporate objectives and in practice as exemplified by the So. San Francisco Branch. This year’s safety motto is “Zero in on Safety,” alluding to the zero accident focus. This milestone represents a team operating safely for over 50,000 payroll hours producing over 1.8 million tons of Hot Mix Asphalt! Safe working environments in a field that is historically deemed unsafe makes this feat even more amazing. It is a testament to the dedication to safety that Graniterock People practice every day.
Granite Rock Company was founded on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1900. The Company is in the process of planning for its 100th Anniversary in February 2000. Graniterock has operations in Watsonville, Santa Cruz, Seaside, Salinas, Hollister, Aromas, Felton, San Jose, Redwood City and South San Francisco. The Company’s construction division is a significant regional heavy engineering contractor building roadways, airports and private commercial and residential projects.
Granite Rock Company received the 1992 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the 1994 Governor’s Golden State Quality Award. The Company was just named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in America by Fortune magazine. This is the second year in a row the company was so honored.
For more information, contact:
Keith Severson, Marketing Services Manager, 831.768.2063
May 8, 1999 marks the ninth accident-free year for Graniterock’s So. San Francisco Branch. That means no lost time injury accidents since May 8, 1990! This tremendous safety record is truly a team effort! Frank Garcia and Eddie Dupee Sr. have been at the branch since the start of the ‘streak.’ The Team credits this accomplishment to the professional care given to observing the practices of each team member. “If we see someone doing something wrong, we tell them. There are no hurt feelings.”
Graniterock puts “Safety Before All Else” in both its corporate objectives and in practice as exemplified by the So. San Francisco Branch. This year’s safety motto is “Zero in on Safety,” alluding to the zero accident focus. This milestone represents a team operating safely for over 50,000 payroll hours producing over 1.8 million tons of Hot Mix Asphalt! Safe working environments in a field that is historically deemed unsafe makes this feat even more amazing. It is a testament to the dedication to safety that Graniterock People practice every day.
Granite Rock Company was founded on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1900. The Company is in the process of planning for its 100th Anniversary in February 2000. Graniterock has operations in Watsonville, Santa Cruz, Seaside, Salinas, Hollister, Aromas, Felton, San Jose, Redwood City and South San Francisco. The Company’s construction division is a significant regional heavy engineering contractor building roadways, airports and private commercial and residential projects.
Granite Rock Company received the 1992 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the 1994 Governor’s Golden State Quality Award. The Company was just named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in America by Fortune magazine. This is the second year in a row the company was so honored.
For more information, contact:
Keith Severson, Marketing Services Manager, 831.768.2063
