HENDERSON, Ky. (March 11, 2020) Today, the Governor's Safety and Health Award was presented to Big Rivers Electric Corporation Headquarters for 1,756,976 hours worked without a lost-time injury by the 102 employees at this location.
"My top priority is the health and safety of all Kentuckians, and that's why I'm so proud to see Big Rivers Electric Corporation Headquarters reach this milestone," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "Congratulations to all team members who I know will continue to lead by example."
The Kentucky Labor Cabinet presents the Governor's Safety and Health Award to highlight outstanding safety and health performance in Kentucky's workplaces. A business may qualify for the award if its employees achieve a required number of hours worked without experiencing a lost-time injury or illness. The required number of hours is dependent upon the number of employees.
"I am proud to present this award to Big Rivers Electric Corporation Headquarters and their workers for their commitment to ensuring safety and health on the job," said Secretary Larry L. Roberts. "This award shows the dedication and commitment from the hardworking men and women who work here to promote safety and health."
Big Rivers Electric Corporation is a member-owned, not-for-profit, generation and transmission cooperative (G&T) headquartered in Henderson, Kentucky. They provide wholesale electric power and services to three distribution cooperative members across 22 counties in Western Kentucky. For more information on Big Rivers Electric Corporation, please visit bigrivers.com.
"We are very proud to receive our 50th Governor's Safety Award," said Bob Berry, President and CEO. "Big Rivers began this push back in 1996, when we qualified for our very first award. This effort requires the support of every single person at Big Rivers, and it is a tribute to our employees who have made an uncompromising commitment to work."
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