Granite announced it has been awarded eight Awards of Excellence from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) in 2022.
The Awards of Excellence program recognizes “NSSGA member company operations’ achievements in the areas of Community Relations, Environmental, Safety, and Sterling Safety Awards.” Granite secured awards in all four areas, with three Environmental Awards (all bronze), one Safety Award (Bronze), one Sterling Safety Award (Silver), and three Community Relations Awards (all bronze). In addition, 19 Granite Plants were awarded Certificates of Achievement for Safety Excellence.
“At Granite, safety and environmental stewardship are paramount. Our people are focused on producing quality products in the safest and most environmentally sound ways possible,” said Granite Safety Manager Everett Burgess. “Identifying and controlling safety hazards at all levels has resulted in outstanding safety performance which ensures that our people return home safe and healthy at the end of each shift.”
“NSSGA takes pride in our member’s innovative methods and constant drive to operate as top-tier environmental stewards of the land,” said NSSGA President and CEO, Michael Johnson. “With the recent Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the demand for aggregates is higher than ever. Our members continue to provide these critical materials while exceeding environmental standards. I am thrilled to congratulate all the environmental winners.”
Awards List:
Silver:
Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety
Granite Construction (companywide)
Bronze:
Community Relations Excellence
Felton Quarry, Felton, Calif.
Handley Ranch Quarry, Gonzales, Calif.
Hwy 175 Quarry, Lakeport, Calif.
Environmental Excellence
Big Rock Quarry, Llano, Calif.
Felton Quarry, Felton, Calif.
Palmer Facility, Anchorage, Alaska
Safety Excellence
Circle T Ranch Pit, Dallesport, Wash.