Posted March 23, 2016

 

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) recognized 114 industrial facilities, throughout the state for outstanding workplace safety accomplishments during 2015.

 

Several textile companies and suppliers were among those honored, including DAK Americas, Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, Inman Mills, Mount Vernon Mills, Milliken & Co., Mohawk, Sage Automotive Interiors, Shaw Industries, Sonoco and Springs Creative Products Group.

 

A complete list of award recipients can be viewed by clicking here.

 

Facilities with a low rate of incidents resulting in lost workdays, job transfers or restrictions were nominated for recognition. Plants submitting an incidence rate below the statewide average for their NAICS code received an award during the 2016 Safety Summit.

 

"We are all honored to represent the SCMA and to have the opportunity to recognize the continued outstanding safety achievements of our members," said Scott Coleman, SCMA Plant Safety Conference chairman and HR manager for Sage Automotive Interiors. "Safety of associates needs to be our top priority every day, and we need to be proud of our achievements this past year but continue to strive for it in years to come. Manufacturers are held to high standards when it comes to achieving this award, and it is clear that South Carolina manufacturers have continued to reach for these goals day in and day out. We are proud to present these awards to our members because it demonstrates our efforts to ensure the safety and health of our associates."

 

Source: SCMA