Westmoreland's Savage Mine Receives Montana Governor's Award for Safety and Health
Posted on: Tuesday, 9 October 2007, 09:00 CDT
Westmoreland Coal Company (AMEX: WLB) announced today that Westmoreland Savage Corporation's Savage Mine has received the Montana Governor's Award for Safety and Health for the category of Mines and Sand & Gravel Operations. The Savage Mine has an exceptional safety record. Employees at the mine have worked over five years without a lost-time accident. The Governor's Awards for Safety and Health are the highest honor given by the State of Montana for recognition of an employer's commitment to excellence in workplace safety and health.
Keith E. Alessi, President and CEO of Westmoreland Coal Company commented: "Safety is Westmoreland's top priority and we sincerely thank the Governor's Office for recognizing Savage's efforts through this award. Westmoreland maintains active safety programs at all of its mines that focus on comprehensive training and adherence to safety rules and regulations. This recognition is a testament to Savage's commitment in providing a healthy and safe work environment. Congratulations to the entire team at Savage."
The Savage Mine is an 874-acre surface mine located on the Montana-North Dakota border. Coal from the mine supplies fuel for the Lewis & Clark Power Station and a sugar beet refinery near Sidney, Montana.
Westmoreland Coal Company is the oldest independent coal company in the United States and a developer of highly clean and efficient independent power projects. The Company's coal operations include coal mining in the Powder River Basin in Montana and lignite mining operations in Montana, North Dakota and Texas. Its current power operations include ownership of the two-unit ROVA coal-fired power plant in North Carolina and an interest in a natural gas-fired power plant in Colorado. Westmoreland is dedicated to meeting America's dual goals of low-cost power and a clean environment. For more information visit www.westmoreland.com.
Source: Business Wire
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