A Union Pacific worker's efforts to improve safety at Wyoming railyard where he works is being recognized. The Association of American Railroads says Joseph Faigl (FAY-gull) is 1 of 2 winners of this year's Harold Hammond Award. Faigl is a conductor with UP who is based at the Omaha railroad's Green River railyard. Faigl has led several campaigns to teach best practices in safety during his 13 injury-free years with the railroad. UP CEO Jack Koraleski says Faigl inspires others with his example and his willingness to teach co-workers. Faigl helped improve safety at the Green River railyard by reducing accidents and increasing participation in Union Pacific's safety program. The Hammond winner is Mark Sheffield, who is a mechanical supervisor with the South Buffalo Railway Company.
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