Cloud Peak Energy Mine Reaches One-Million Work-Hours Safety Milestone
Cloud Peak Energy announced today that employees and contractors at the company’s Spring Creek Mine, located in southeastern Montana, operated more than one-million work-hours consecutively without incurring a Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reportable injury. The milestone was passed at the end of October 2013 after more than 500 days without a reportable injury.
“I am proud of the excellent work by everyone at the Spring Creek Mine in achieving this significant milestone,” said Colin Marshall, Cloud Peak Energy’s President and CEO. “This outstanding achievement took vigilance and dedication by each employee during every shift. Safety is a core value at Cloud Peak Energy, and we believe there is no reason for anyone to be harmed mining coal.”
“We encourage all of our employees and contractors to be actively engaged in safe operations, which includes a clear understanding and belief that all injuries are preventable,” said Marc Ostrem, Director of Health, Safety and Training for Cloud Peak Energy. “This drives a proactive approach to prevent incidents by creating a safe environment from the beginning of any task.”
“All those working at Spring Creek Mine understand the importance of safety, and that enabled us to reach this important milestone,” said Dave Schwend, Spring Creek Mine’s General Manager. “I appreciate the hard work and commitment that all our employees show each and every day. We will continue working to achieve zero injuries.”
In 2012, Spring Creek Mine produced 17.2 million tons of coal, making it Montana’s largest coal mine and the eighth largest coal mine in the country based on 2012 production. Coal mined from Spring Creek is shipped primarily to electric utilities and industrial customers in the northwest, midwest, northeast and southwest United States, various Canadian provinces and exported by our logistics services business to Asian utility customers via the Westshore terminal in British Columbia, Canada. The mine has been recognized for its achievements for both safety and environmental stewardship.
Cloud Peak Energy has a long-standing record of safe, responsible coal production. Last year, the company had one of the lowest All Injury Frequency Rates of the top-25 U.S. coal producers, according to MSHA.
About Cloud Peak Energy®
Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE:CLD) is headquartered in Wyoming and is one of the largest U.S. coal producers and the only pure-play Powder River Basin (PRB) coal company. As one of the safest coal producers in the nation, Cloud Peak Energy specializes in the production of low sulfur, subbituminous coal. The company owns and operates three surface coal mines in the PRB, the lowest cost major coal producing region in the nation. The Antelope and Cordero Rojo mines are located in Wyoming and the Spring Creek Mine is located in southeastern Montana. Cloud Peak Energy also owns rights to substantial undeveloped coal and complementary surface assets in the Northern PRB, further building the company’s long-term position to serve Asian export and domestic customers. With approximately 1,700 employees, the company is widely recognized for its exemplary performance in its safety and environmental programs. Cloud Peak Energy is a sustainable fuel supplier for approximately 4 percent of the nation’s electricity.
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