Southern Industrial Constructors, one of the region’s largest employers, announced Friday that it reached 18 months with no lost time due to worker injuries or accidents. The company began a new safety initiative in 2008 which charts progress through regular safety reports.

Heavy industry and specialty contracting companies usually face a higher percentage of worker accidents. The company has more than 750 employees around the country and provides consistent on-the-job training. Officials say they put a lot of effort into monitoring safety.

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