Nevada Mining Association announces
2023 INDIVIDUAL Safety AWARD RECIPIENTS
47 recipients provide an industry-wide dedication to safety in the mining industry.
The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) announces the recipients of its 2023 Individual Safety Awards, which celebrate the industry professionals whose outstanding efforts ensure mine workers return home safely after every shift.
“Safety is always of utmost importance in Nevada’s mining industry, and I am so proud to congratulate this year’s award recipients,” said NVMA Interim President, Dana Bennett. “It’s an honor to celebrate these incredible individuals who continue to lead by example and go above and beyond to show extraordinary commitment to the mining industry’s safety culture.”
The NVMA Individual Safety Awards are based on performance during the previous calendar year. A total of 133 nominations were submitted and voted on by industry peers. The 47 winning miners will be recognized during a Celebration of Excellence dinner on Friday, Sept. 8 at the NVMA’s 110th Annual Convention in Lake Tahoe.
In July, the NVMA will also announce recipients of the Mine Operator Safety Awards, highlighting the mining companies that have demonstrated unparalleled dedication to providing safe workplaces for their employees. Those recipients are based on data provided by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
For more information about the NVMA, visit www.nevadamining.org.
About the Nevada Mining Association
The mission of the Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) is to unite, educate, advocate, and serve as the public voice of Nevada’s modern mining industry. From advocacy on major policy issues to developing innovative ways to connect members with opportunities, the Nevada Mining Association builds recognition of the mining industry’s contribution across the Silver State. The Nevada Mining Association is committed to leading environmental stewardship and the health and safety of workers, residents, and communities. The NVMA envisions Nevadans embracing the mining industry as forward thinking, respected, and essential for a vibrant future. For more information, visit www.nevadamining.org. Stay up to date with all Nevada Mining Association activities on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube pages.
2023 NvMA Safety Awards recipients
| General Manager:
Joseph Kemp, KG Mining, Inc.
Mine Manager: Richard Zaggle, SSR Mining Sam Marich, Nevada Gold Mines
Safety Professional: Sarah Drew, Nevada Gold Mines Shandy Holm, Sandvik Stephanie Jaramillo, Coeur Mining Inc.
General Supervisor: Jason Haynes, Nevada Gold Mines Jeffrey Young, Nevada Gold Mines Zack Erickson, Coeur Mining Inc.
Safety Champions: Barton Nutting, Nevada Gold Mines Chris Schimpf, SSR Mining Clancy Talbot, i-80 Gold Corp Craig McAuliffe, Coeur Mining Inc Gavin Gange, Small Mine Development Jana Moyes, Nevada Gold Mines Jeff Linder, Nevada Gold Mines John Watson, i-80 Gold Corp Jose Gonzales, Nevada Gold Mines Levander Benally, Nevada Gold Mines Mike Little, US Silica Paul VanDerVeen, Nevada Gold Mines Sally Ann Branch, Hecla Nevada Sergio Castaneda, Nevada Gold Mines Steven J. Ward, Nevada Gold Mines
|
Safety Manager:
Deanna Hall, KG Mining Inc. Stephen Chambliss, Argonaut Gold
Superintendent: Benjamin Lupercio, Nevada Gold Mines Richard Miller, Coeur Mining Inc. Steve Constant, KG Mining Inc. Steve Howard, KG Mining Inc.
Supervisor (15 or more employees): Darrell Archuleta, i-80 Gold Corp Tim Crouch, Nevada Gold Mines Zane Jordan, Sr., KGHM
Supervisor (14 or fewer employees): Chris Ewing, Sandvik Connor Adams, i-80 Gold Corp Don Gerhard, SSR Mining Logan “Bru” Painter, McEwen Mining Stacy Moser, Hecla Nevada Tony Booth, Coeur Mining Inc.
Trainer: Dennis Gordon, i-80 Gold Corp John Pitts, KGHM Rosie Zavala, Coeur Mining Inc.
Emergency Response Eugene Manning, Nevada Gold Mines Jayme Gabiola, Hecla Nevada Jennifer Keele, Argonaut Gold Michael Andersen, SSR Mining Victor Harrell, i-80 Gold Corp
|