Usibelli Coal Mine achieves all-time best safety record
Employees at Usibelli Coal Mine (UCM) have worked 798 con- secutive days without a single lost time accident (LTA), setting a new record for safety at the mine. They hit that milestone April 10. The mine’s previous safety re- cord was set in 2006 at 797 days without a lost time accident. “While we are proud of this accomplishment, there is never a sense of complacency about the safety challenge,” said Joe Usibelli Jr., UCM president and CEO. “We place a strong emphasis on safety every day. We continu- ously work to change behaviors and workplace conditions that could lead to an incident at work.” UCM sponsors an internal safety program--Everyday Safety— At Work. At Home. At Play. and is also implementing the CORE Safety framework of the National Mining Association (NMA). These programs help UCM employees understand their shared level of responsibility for creating a workplace culture where safety is priority number one. “Everyone has the right to go home safe at the end of each shift,” said Usibelli. The company is a participating member in CORE Safety and is working towards certification with NMA. “Over the past year, UCM employees have been strategically evaluating our current health and safety management systems and practices to improve overall safety, reduce workplace risks and create better, safer working conditions for all employees,” said Matt Nelson, UCM human resource and safety director.
Mine employees in Healy celebrated the milestone with pizza over the lunch hour. A company-wide celebration will be May 16, 2019, during which employees will receive a company jack- et commemorating the safety achievement and renew their commitment to putting safety first—every day. Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining mining equipment on-site is necessary to support coal production at UCM. Located in Healy, 115-miles from the nearest major city, the mine's maintenance employees are part of the talented workforce that keeps mining operations going.
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