| August
18, 2003 Crawford
Receives SMACNA National Safety Award
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ROCK ISLAND,
IL - Crawford Company has been recognized for excellence in safety by the Sheet Metal
and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA). Crawford
participated in the Safety Excellence Award Program (SEAP) in 2002, representing
over 51-million hours worked from contractor's throughout the
nation.
Crawford worked
134,745 hours with "zero injury incidents" in 2002 and ranked third among
contractor's in the "100,000-200,000 Hours Worked Division." Buffalo Sheet
Metals, Inc. (Buffalo, NY) and Singer Sheet Metal (Parkersburg, WV) ranked just
ahead of Crawford.
SMACNA members,
who participated in the program, had an overall incident-rate of 4.83, nearly 45
percent less than the most recent OSHA incidence rate of 8.20 for construction -
special trade contractors. Crawford's incident rate was
0.00.
"Significant
strides, with regard to safety, have been made within our industry and many
contractors have steadily improved safe practices in the workplace," said Robert
Frink, Crawford President. "We are genuinely excited to receive national
recognition. We are fortunate to have experienced and knowledgeable employees
that pay close attention to safety."
Crawford Company
specializes in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, laser cutting, specialty
welded fabrication, and custom architectural products. Crawford products and
services are found within commercial, industrial, and residential markets. The
company operates out of a 47,000-square foot facility in Rock Island's Sunset
Business Park. Additional information is on-line at www.crawfordsheetmetal.com or
available via telephone at 309-788-4573 or 563-386-9030.
SMACNA - NATIONAL SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD PROGRAM
Top-3 Contractors (100,000 - 200,000 Hours Worked):
1. Buffalo
Sheet Metal, Inc. (Buffalo, NY)
2. Singer Sheet Metal Co. (Parkersburg, WV)
3. Crawford Company (Rock Island, IL)
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