NMA Joins Federal Agencies to Honor Outstanding Achievements in Mine Safety, Environmental Stewardship and Technology
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), will gather this week to honor outstanding achievements in mine safety, environmental stewardship and technology. The awards ceremonies will take place on Thursday, September 27, in Washington, D.C.
Safety
NMA's Sentinels of Safety Award recognizes coal and mineral mining operations in 10 categories for recording the most hours in a calendar year without a single lost-time injury. A minimum of 4,000 hours is required for award consideration. The award categories reflect the safety accomplishments of both small and large mines.
Twenty American mining operations ? six coal mines and 14 mineral/metal mines ? will be honored with the award recognizing performance in 2017.
"Safety is the prism through which our industry views every issue. Whether a company is opening a new mine, has a longstanding operation, or is incorporating new technologies, today's mining industry leaders are always exploring ways to keep miners safe today, and improve for tomorrow," said Hal Quinn, NMA president and CEO. "Through these awards, we acknowledge outstanding accomplishments in safety and hope that these companies' achievements can serve as a model for others in industry."
Initiated in 1925 by then Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover, a former mining engineer, the Sentinels of Safety Award program remains the nation's most prestigious recognition of mine safety and has helped foster a strong safety commitment on the part of U.S. mines. Recipients include the following:
Large Group
Underground Coal: Bull Mountains Mine No. 1 ? Signal Peak Energy LLC
Quarry: Drake Quarry ? Drake Cement LLC
Underground Metal: Exodus ? Newmont USA Limited (NMA member)
Open Pit: Genesis ? Newmont USA Limited (NMA member)
Metal/Nonmetal Mill: Grand Saline Operations ? Morton Salt (NMA member)
The U.S. Department of the Interior recognized two coal companies, two hardrock companies and one equipment manufacturer for their outstanding environmental performance, mine reclamation accomplishments and community outreach programs.
National Award: Big Sky Coal Company ? Big Sky Mine Area B ? Rosebud County, Montana (NMA member)
Good Neighbor Award: Peabody Midwest Operations LLC ? Bear Run Mine ? Carlisle, Indiana (NMA member)
Good Neighbor Award: Trapper Mining Inc. ? Trapper Mine ? Craig, Colorado (NMA member)
BLM 2018 winners include:
Hardrock Mineral Environmental Award: M-I, LLC (Wyoming)
Hardrock Mineral Small Operator Award: Western Mining and Minerals, Inc. (Utah)
"Fix A Shaft Today!" Award: Comstock Mining, Inc. (Nevada)
Technology
In addition, NIOSH will recognize this year's Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Awards winners. Honorees are selected due to the significant advancements they have made to enhance mine safety by applying technology or improved processes in innovative ways.
The following companies were recognized for 2018:
Anglo American
CONSOL Energy Inc. (NMA member)
Komatsu Mining (NMA member)
The National Mining Association (NMA) is the voice of the American mining industry in Washington, D.C. Membership includes more than 325 corporations involved in all aspects of coal and solid minerals production including coal, metal and industrial mineral producers, mineral processors, equipment manufacturers, state mining associations, bulk transporters, engineering firms, consultants, financial institutions and other companies that supply goods and services to the mining industry.
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