Ozinga Earns Multiple Awards from Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers for Sustainability, Safety and Community Relations
Demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability, employee safety and health, the environment, communities, and the industry, Ozinga has been recognized with numerous awards by the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP).
“We are excited for our teams who put in all the hard work to continually earn this type of recognition,” said Tim Theobald, General Manager of Ozinga’s Aggregates operation. “Thank you to our coworkers who drive our culture and the commitment to each other and our communities.”
Because of efforts undertaken by the company and its employees to demonstrate corporate citizenship and community enhancement by participation in parades and local community events, internships for students, and annual cookouts for neighbors of their facilities, Ozinga’s Channahon, Chinatown, Henry, Lincolnshire, and Rock Creek sites all received a Community Relations award from the IAAP.
A Gold level Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Excellence was awarded to Ozinga’s Channahon, Chinatown, and Rock Creek locations, while the Henry and Lincolnshire sites achieved the highest Platinum awards for having successfully demonstrated efforts to comply with the multitude of Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the protection of our air, water, and land, thereby creating a sustainable future while enhancing the public’s perception of the industry.
IAAP member companies and their employees must meet specific health and safety criteria that go beyond federal Mine Safety and Health Administration or Occupational Health and Safety Administration requirements to qualify for four levels of Rock Solid safety awards: Bronze, Silver, Gold and the highest award Rock Solid Excellence in Safety. Ozinga’s Henry location received a Gold award, and all of the other Ozinga sites achieved Rock Solid Excellence in Safety status.
“A sustainable company maintains the support and approval of its employees and the community. 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.” said Dan Eichholz, IAAP Director.