In May 2012, Heil Trailer International, Co. Athens, Tennessee facility achieved over 1 million production hours and 500 work days without a lost time injury. This is the second time in five years that the Athens facility has achieved this impressive goal.
During the time of this achievement, the facility has increased production by over 50% while increasing employee count by 66%. No work-related injury or illness has prevented employees from fulfilling scheduled work shifts since December 4, 2010.
“I am very proud of the Athens facility in achieving this record. The commitment to promoting a safe work environment is one of Heil Trailer’s core values,” says Karen Czor, Global Environmental, Health and Safety manager. “In an industry where automation is not heavily used, our employees are the key to achieving such outstanding success. Each day, they come to work and make the choice to work safely.”