UP mechanical employees recognized for 20-year safety record

Five Union Pacific Railroad rail-car technicians based in Portland, Oregon — Patrick Donnelly, Steve Dorio, Tim Gnade, James Rose and Steven Ruggles — were recently recognized for working 20 years injury free, according to an article on UP's Inside Track blog.

Fellow Albina Yard technician Preston Garrison recently organized a celebration at the shop recognizing their achievements. The five mechanical team members honored support the railroad’s Pacific Northwest operations. They do everything from repairing rail cars on remote sidings to inspecting equipment moving through Albina Yard to ensuring the shop itself is well-maintained.

“It takes a special kind of person to reach such a milestone — you have to stay in the now,” Garrison said in the article. “Everyone appreciates what they’ve done. They're the leaders of our group in Albina, When anyone has questions, they go to them.” 

The Albina group credits their success to "learning from those who came before them, and to the principles and practices that help everyone go home safe every day."