Nevada Mining Association announces 2020 Operator Safety Awards

Recipients showcase an industry-wide commitment to safe mining operations

(Reno, Nev.) September 1, 2020– The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 Mine Operator Safety Awards. The awards celebrate Nevada’s mining operations that make an extraordinary commitment to workplace safety.

“Workplace safety is more than a talking point in Nevada mining,” said Tyre Gray, NVMA President. “Mine operators have instilled a safety-first culture amongst their workforce where nothing is more important than ensuring every miner goes home safely after every shift. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients on this well-deserved honor.”

The NVMA Safety Awards are based on performance in the previous calendar year. Awards are given to the top mines in designated categories based on their safety rate, which is calculated through a formula that factors the number of employees on site, number of hours worked in 2019, penalties for lost-time accidents, number of reportable incidents, and lost-time days. Many recipients recorded the impressive “triple zero” – no reportable injuries, lost time incidents, or restrictive days.

In 2019, Nevada mines recorded a total of 28.5 million work hours at 227 mine sites across the state. This year, 30 mine operators in total received an award.

In addition to the operator awards, the NVMA also recognized 35 individuals for their commitment to workplace safety. The recipients of the Individual Safety Awards were announced in June.

Attached is the full list of NVMA Operator Safety Awards winners.

About the Nevada Mining Association

The Nevada Mining Association is comprised of operating mining companies; exploration companies; suppliers of industry equipment, goods, and services; and individuals interested in sustaining the industry.  The Nevada Mining Association champions a business environment that fosters mineral exploration, development, and production in Nevada using safe and environmentally conscious methods.  For more information, visit www.nevadamining.org.

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2020 NVMA Safety Awards recipients