Nevada Mining Association announces 2020 Individual Safety Awards recipients
Recipients showcase an industry-wide commitment to safe mining operations
(Reno, Nev.) June 30, 2020–The Nevada Mining Association (NvMA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 Individual Safety Awards. The awards celebrate the men and women who make an extraordinary effort to ensure all mine workers return home safely after every shift.
“The safety standards and practices in Nevada mining are second to none,” said NvMA President, Tyre Gray. “Miners in the Silver State continue to set a high bar for workplace safety, not just in Nevada, but around the world. It is men and women like these 35 award recipients that have helped create and strengthen that culture. Congratulations to this year’s award winners and thank you for your dedication.”
The NvMA Safety Awards are based on performance in the previous calendar year, and the winners are chosen by their peers. The 35 individual miners are recognized for their dedication to best practices in safety standards and for their impressive accomplishments throughout 2019.
In addition to the individual awards, the NvMA will also recognize mining companies for their commitment to providing safe workplaces. Those recipients are based on data provided by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and will be announced in July.
Attached is the list of NvMA Safety Awards winners and the mines at which they worked in 2019.
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2020 NvMA Safety Awards recipients
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General Manager:
Amanda Hilton – KGHM, Robinson Mine
Mine Manager:
Ralph Erquiaga – SSR Mining, Marigold
Safety Professional:
Robert Flynn – Kinross, Round Mountain
Shawn Sandoval – Nevada Gold Mines, Cortez
Alexandria (Xan) Camden – Nevada Gold Mines, Carlin
General Supervisor:
Steve Scholl – Coeur Mining, Rochester
Jason Bohl – Nevada Gold Mines, Cortez
Jorge Gonzalez – Nevada Gold Mines, Cortez
Safety Champions:
Rick Rimington – KGHM, Robinson Mine
Janel Lacey – Kinross, Round Mountain
Ernie Moran – Kinross, Round Mountain
John Sanchez – Nevada Gold Mines, Phoenix
Cody Lunderman – Nevada Gold Mines, Phoenix
Michael Andersen – SSR Mining, Marigold
Salvador Jimenez – US Silica, Colado Plant
Michelle Cole – Nevada Gold Mines, Cortez
Megan Desmond – Nevada Gold Mines, Cortez
Hugh Neilson – Nevada Gold Mines, Long Canyon
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Safety Manager:
Marie Sandoval – Small Mine Development
Superintendent:
Dan Cords – Granite Construction, Lockwood Quarry
Matt Thompson – KGHM, Robinson Mine
Scott Hill – Coeur Mining, Rochester
Joshua Jones – Nevada Gold Mines, Cortez
Supervisor:
Joshua Musgrove – Kinross, Round Mountain
John Jones – Coeur Mining, Rochester
Jay Patrick – US Silica, Colado Mine
Scott Nevin – Nevada Gold Mines, Cortez
Jarrod Rebiejo – KGHM, Robinson Mine
Luis Fernandez – SSR Mining, Marigold
Jim Lindeman – SSR Mining, Marigold
Trainer:
Scott Cross – SSR Mining, Marigold
Sergio Olmedo – Kinross, Round Mountain
EMS Mine Rescue:
Ryan Ispisua – SSR Mining, Marigold
Justin Krause – Nevada Gold Mines, Cortez
Faith Holthof – Nevada Gold Mines, Goldstrike
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