Wabash National Corporation announced that its Lafayette manufacturing operations were awarded a 2008 Occupational Excellence Achievement Award for Safety Excellence from the U.S. National Safety Council.
“Safety is our number one value and number one priority at Wabash National,” said President and CEO Dick Giromini. “Everyone at Wabash National should take pride in this accomplishment.”
The award recognizes companies that have outstanding safety records compared to similar organizations.
“Safety is a shared value at Wabash National,” said Brent Yeagy, Wabash National’s Vice President of Manufacturing, Lafayette Operations. “We are very proud of our associates for their hard work and attention to safe work practices.”
Both Wabash National Lafayette, Ind. locations were acknowledged for their excellence in safety performance.
“This award validates the dedication and pride our associates take in assuring that we continue to work in a safe environment,” said Eric Coates, Wabash National’s Director of Environmental, Health and Safety.