What counts as a preventable accident?

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  1. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    So these guys with 3 million safe driving miles have never put a scratch on anything.
    I call BS.
     
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  3. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    I don't know. for years the only time I scratched something. the insurance company would always total it. lol
     
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  4. Finfn1372

    Finfn1372 Road Train Member

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    It's a reportable inncedent,but it won't show on your dac,only with your current company.
     
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  5. sevenmph

    sevenmph Road Train Member

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    Years ago the Safety guy at PAM said their policy was, if it costs the company money, it's preventable.
     
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  6. Kt9040

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    It’s all written to be against you no matter what. They will always find a way. That’s how it is unfortunately.
     
  7. pmdriver

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    Back when I was a den mother for a group I was told by the owner to write everyone up on any little infraction so as a reason for termination was handy.
     
  8. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    The way some states labor laws are, I can honestly see the reasoning for that line of thinking.
    At least a hand is ready to fire when you need to, instead of having to keep one two more weeks, costing you bucks every day.
     
  9. pmdriver

    pmdriver Road Train Member

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    Everyone was in the same boat, as soon as the time comes the door is opened and slammed quick and with this country as soon as it is found a cheaper way that way is taken. There is no loyalty on either side.
     
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