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coal handling continued mitted detailed turn-over packages with appropriate documentation of materials and equipment supplied and work performed. Independent testing agencies were used to verify acceptability of critical work including bridge construction. All contractors working on the project were required to develop a site specific health and safety plan before starting work and have at least one full-time safety professional onsite. Regular meetings were held with the safety professionals to discuss hazards, performance and corrective actions. A program of Observational Based Safety was used during construction. The program is helpful to engage employees in considering their safety practices and take responsibility for preventing accidents. The data obtained from the observations was used to identify trends of safe and unsafe behaviors and develop action plans to actively eliminate hazards and prevent accidents. The new rail spur and coal unloading facility has been operating satisfactorily since being placed into service and has performed well during cold weather conditions. The three major project goals were achieved—the plant has secured a reliable September 2013 The first coal train arrives at the Hayden Station on October 10, 2011. and flexible coal delivery method, the plant coal handling infrastructure has been improved and Xcel Energy remains a good corporate member of the local community. James S. Newcomer, S.E., is a principal with CDG Engineers, St. Louis, Mo. He served as project manager for design engineering for the Hayden Rail Fuel Delivery Project. John E. Pierce, P.E., is a principal engineer for Xcel Energy, Denver, Colo. He served as project manager for the Hayden Rail Fuel Delivery Project. This article was adapted from a presentation Newcomer and Pierce gave at Coal Handling & Storage 2012, which took place during October in St. Louis, Mo. www.coalage.com 29