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SC Manufacturers Alliance recognizes 85 facilities for outstanding safety

Staff //March 23, 2022//

SC Manufacturers Alliance recognizes 85 facilities for outstanding safety

Staff //March 23, 2022//

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Sara Hazzard, S.C. Manufacturers Association president and CEO, presents a safety award to Keith Mitchell, senior environmental, health and safety specialist at DuPont. The Moncks Corner manufacturing company was one of 85 South Carolina workplaces recognized for prioritizing safety procedures. (Photo/Provided).The S.C. Manufacturers Alliance is recognizing workplaces that have prioritized safety procedures.

Yesterday, the organization honored 85 industrial facilities throughout the state for outstanding workplace safety accomplishment in 2021, SCMA said in a news release. Key factors include a low rate of incidents resulting in lost workdays, job transfers or restrictions. Awards went to the facilities that had an incident rate below the statewide average for their NAICS code.

“A safe workplace starts with a dedicated team who is committed to excellence and prioritizes the well-being of their fellow colleagues every day,” President and CEO Sara Hazzard said. “The facilities earning this prestigious award have demonstrated a culture where safety procedures and principles are a constant and consistent priority. We are proud to recognize so many South Carolina companies for their continued dedication and achievements in workplace safety.”

Winners include AFL Telecommunications in Spartanburg County, Andron Stainless Corp. in Richland County, Bosch Rexroth Corp. in Greenville County, Cummins Turbo Technology in Charleston County, Charleston's Rigging and Carolina's Rigging in Charleston and Richland counties, Mercedes-Benz Vans LLC in Charleston County, Milliken & Co. plants in various Upstate counties, Nucor Steel in Berkeley County, among others. The full list can be found online (.pdf).

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