Apollo Inc and Apollo Sheet Metal Named Safest Companies in Washington State Across ALL Industries

In 2011, Apollo Inc. received an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 0.29, making them the safest company in Washington State, beating out the second closest Construction company by an astounding 30%.

January 31, 2011 - Kennewick, WA   

This month, Apollo Sheet Metal and Apollo Inc have been named the safest construction company in Washington State. With over 800 employees, Apollo has a proven track record of safety in the construction industry. Their impressive 2011 EMR of 0.29 is 71% lower than the average company.  Apollo’s unwavering commitment to the safety of its employees has increased every year. In 2010, Apollo received EMR of 0.33 - the second lowest in Washington state for all industries, second only to Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

At Apollo, the incident rate has been lower each year for the past four years, illustrating Apollo’s commitment to improve upon their already aggressive Safety and Accident Prevention Program.  Apollo’s current incident rate is an impressive 61% lower than that of the average construction company and its Days Away and Restricted Time rate is 68% lower. The loss work day rate for the past three years is 79% lower than its counterparts.

Founded in 1981, Apollo has grown successfully each year. Much of Apollo’s success can be attributed to the high value the company places on its employee relationships. Ensuring the safety of its treasured employees is of paramount importance to this expanding company. Employees are treated like family, continuing the tradition established by Apollo’s founder, Bruce Ratchford.

 Apollo’s commitment to safety is evidenced even in the company’s motto,  “Building People who Build Great Things.”  The people at Apollo come first; employees are the bedrock of its success. In the past three years, the company has logged (self perfomed) 4.8 million man-hours. To date, it has been 2.4 million man-hours since the company experienced its last lost time injury.