Dolese Bros. Co

Check out how this construction materials company reduced incident rates and improved their bottom line.

Industry

Construction Supply & Materials  

Situation

Dolese Bros. Co. has been a leading construction materials company since the early 1900s and is one of the largest suppliers of ready-mixed concrete, crushed stone, sand and gravel in the area it serves. As the company began to expand, safety became a priority focus for its facilities. The executive leader heard about the success of another Caterpillar Safety Services customer and sought to learn more about how it was achieved. At the time, Dolese Bros. primarily managed safety by enforcing policies and regulatory requirements. In learning more about the employee engagement, recognition, and accountability the other organization experienced, the company called upon Caterpillar Safety Services culture consultants to help them on their journey.

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Results

After implementing these initiatives over the course of three years, the organization saw significant change in leading indicator activities that directly impacted their bottom line. The organization saw a 12.6% increase in employee perception scores, a $1.6 million decrease in worker compensation costs and a 25% decrease in incident rates.

12.6% Higher Perception Scores

25% Reduction in Incident Rate

$1.6M Decrease in Worker Compensation Costs

“This is the first time we've gone to the hourly workers and said, ‘You've got to be the ones to help us bring about this change.’ The most persuasive groups are those peer groups that are together.”

Chief Financial Officer

Dolese Bros. Co