Ozinga Honored with Multiple Awards from Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers
February 18, 2022 (Henry, IL)—Demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability, coworker safety and health, the environment, communities where they operate, and the industry, Ozinga’s sand and gravel operation in Henry, Illinois has been recognized with numerous awards by the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP).
Because of efforts undertaken by the company and its coworkers to demonstrate corporate citizenship and support community organizations, like supporting the Henry Community Events Committee and their “Brown Bag It” summer events series, Ozinga received a Community Relations award from the IAAP. This is the seventh time the Henry operation has earned this award since 2012.
“Ozinga’s purpose is to make a positive impact on individuals, their families and the community for generations, and our Henry team’s commitment to living into our purpose is evident by the acknowledgement of these awards,” said Jeff Radack, Vice President and General Manager of Ozinga’s aggregate operation.
Ozinga was also honored with a Gold level Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Excellence for having successfully demonstrated efforts to comply with the multitude of federal, state and local regulations concerning the protection of air, water and land at the operation in Henry, thereby creating a sustainable future while enhancing the public’s perception of the industry. The Henry operation has earned this award every year since 2015.
“A sustainable mining company maintains the support and approval of its employees and the community,” said Dan Eichholz, IAAP Director. “By reducing workplace injuries, we not only save money, we save lives, improve performance, create careers rather than just jobs, and build an industry that is a proud and prosperous place to be employed.”
Ozinga’s Henry operation was also honored with a Gold-level Rock Solid safety award for the twelfth year in a row. IAAP member companies and their employees must meet specific health and safety criteria that go beyond federal Mine Safety and Health Administration requirements to qualify for one of four levels of Rock Solid safety awards.
“Safety is extremely important at every Ozinga location, and our Henry operation has done an excellent job this year to ensure we are following all procedures and guidelines so that the health and wellness of our people, and the people in our communities, is at the forefront of what we do,” said Radack.