Paducah Contractors Receive Kentucky Governor’s Safety and Health Award

Leadership, employees and United Steel Workers representatives with three U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management Paducah Site contractors - Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, Swift & Staley and Mid-America Conversion Services - are pictured after receiving the 2024 Kentucky Labor Cabinet Governor's Safety and Health Award.

PADUCAH, Ky. - In a significant recognition of excellence coming from the top level of state government, U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) Paducah Site contractors Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, Swift & Staley and Mid-America Conversion Services have been honored with the 2024 Kentucky Labor Cabinet Governor's Safety and Health Award for their exceptional performance and commitment to creating a safe work environment.

The award spotlights organizations that have demonstrated exemplary safety practices and a commitment to protecting their workers. By achieving this honor, the three EM contractors set a high standard for safety in their industry, highlighting the importance of vigilance and continuous improvement in workplace health and safety.

"The Governor's Safety and Health Award is a testament to the outstanding safety culture cultivated by the Department of Energy," EM Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office Manager Joel Bradburne said. "Their achievements in maintaining a safe work environment demonstrates the unwavering commitment to the health and safety of our site workforce."

The three Paducah contractors were honored for achieving a significant safety milestone: surpassing 3 million safe work hours collectively without a lost workday in 2023. This accomplishment underscores the dedication to a safe work culture at Paducah and recognizes the workforce for its commitment to safety.

"The dedication shown by the workforce at the site in achieving such a high safety record reflects their proactive approach to workplace safety," EM Paducah Site Lead April Ladd said. "Their efforts not only protect their employees but also contribute to the overall success of the DOE mission at the site."

The award, presented annually, was given to 42 companies in Kentucky for exceptional performance in safety, underscoring the importance of prioritizing the well-being of employees throughout the commonwealth.

-Contributors: Kearney Canter, Dylan Nichols, Amanda Scott