Write Up:

Safety is MoDOT’s top priority, and this measure ensures employees arrive at work safely, perform their jobs safely, and return home safely. Preparations that support these goals include preplanning jobs, reviewing Risk-Based Assessments, conducting morning safety briefings, and stretching before the workday begins. The measure focuses on three high-risk areas: backing a motorized vehicle, slips, trips, and falls, and employee sprains and strains.

MoDOT recorded 24 backing incidents in the second quarter of 2026, a 17% decrease compared to the same quarter in 2025. Backing incidents can lead to property damage, injury, or death. Improvement strategies include parking to avoid backing, using spotters, completing circle checks, and integrating Geotab devices into snow vehicles to support data collection.

There were 22 slips, trips, and falls reported throughout the second quarter of 2026, a 22% increase compared to 2025. Strategies to reduce these incidents include increased situational awareness, organized work areas, identification of job hazards, and proper use of personal protective equipment.

MoDOT reported 25 sprains and strains throughout the second quarter of 2026, a 36% decrease from 2025. A new reporting system provides more accurate data and incorporates improvement strategies from the statewide Stretch and Flex program, including seeking assistance when lifting and applying proper lifting techniques taught during Gear Up training.

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Employees are encouraged to look out for themselves and each other by submitting Observations, Good Catches, and Near Misses to help identify risks and direct targeted improvement efforts.

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.