Aggregate Industries US Recognized for Occupational Safety Standards

Words: Dan KamysAggregate Industries US Recognized for Occupational Safety Standards

Aggregate Industries US (AIUS), a member of the Holcim Group, announced today that two of its Midwest Region facilities have been recognized by the Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association (WRMCA) for achieving the highest occupational safety standards. Bassett RMX Plant and Algonquin RMX Plant were honored at the WRMCA annual convention on March 7 and 8 in Milwaukee.

The WRMCA Occupational Safety Awards recognize those facilities that have the lowest incident and severity rates in their classes. Bassett RMX Plant was awarded as a Category I facility and Algonquin RMX Plant was awarded as a Category III facility. Both AIUS plants had a zero incident rate.

The WRMCA is a local trade association that represents the producers of ready-mixed concrete in Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The association advances industry interests through legislative action, promotion, and education. The WRMCA creates industry-wide benchmarks for the betterment of quality and safety in the concrete community.

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