Metal fabricators earn FMA/CNA Awards for safety achievements

The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) and longstanding sponsor CNA are proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Safety Awards, which honor metal fabricators with outstanding achievements in safety in 2023.

The Safety Awards, open to all FMA Business members, highlight exemplary safety records and dedication to creating safe work environments. Applicants are evaluated for their safety performance in the preceding calendar year in exceeding the published Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) rate of OSHA-recordable incidents for their designated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes.

Of special note, FMA usually offers Honorable Mention distinction to companies that report an injury and illness incidence rate equal to but less than 10% better than the published BLS rate for their NAICS code. However, all applicants scored better than this level in 2023, signifying members' perseverance in continuously improving safety protocols.

Awards will be presented at a recognition dinner on April 30 at the 16th annual FMA Safety Conference in Elgin, Ill.

Most Improved Safety Record Award

The 2024 Most Improved Safety Record Award will be presented to Mayville Engineering Co. Inc. - Vanderbilt North in Vanderbilt, Mich., for being the Safety Award winner with the greatest percentage of improvement over the prior year.

Safety Award of Merit

The 2024 Safety Award of Merit is presented to companies posting an injury and illness incidence rate for calendar year 2023 that exceeds the published BLS rate by 10% or more, based on their NAICS code. Companies receiving the 2024 Safety Award of Merit are:

• BTD Manufacturing Inc. – Lakeville, Minn.
• Cleveland-Cliffs Tubular Components LLC – Walbridge, Ohio
• Cleveland-Cliffs Tubular Components LLC – Columbus, Ind.
• GH Metal Solutions (Airport Rd.) – Fort Payne, Ala.
• GH Metal Solutions (Williams Ave.) – Fort Payne, Ala.
• GSM Industrial – Lancaster, Pa.
• Harco Metal Products Inc. – Valley Head, Ala.
• Maloya Laser Inc. – Commack, N.Y.
• Mayville Engineering Co. Inc. (Byron Center) – Byron Center, Mich.
• Mayville Engineering Co. Inc. (Hazel Park) – Hazel Park, Mich.
• Mayville Engineering Co. Inc. (North 66) – Defiance, Ohio
• Nix Industrial – Poseyville, Ind.
• O'Neal Manufacturing Services – Cedar Falls, Iowa
• O'Neal Manufacturing Services – Greensboro, N.C.
• O'Neal Manufacturing Services – Indianapolis
• O'Neal Manufacturing Services – Louisville, Ky.
• O'Neal Manufacturing Services – Pittsburgh
• Precision Build – Tampa, Fla.
• Precision Build (Port Facility) – Gibsonton, Fla.
• Richards Sheet Metal Works Inc. – Ogden, Utah
• SafeRack LLC (SixAxis LLC) – Andrews, S.C.
• Standard Iron & Wire Works – Sauk Centre, Minn.
• Steel Craft Corp. (Milwaukee Operations) – Milwaukee

Safety Award of Honor

The 2024 Safety Award of Honor is presented to companies having perfect safety records—no recordable injuries or illnesses for calendar year 2023. Companies receiving the 2024 Safety Award of Honor are:

• 651 Vanner Inc. – Hilliard, Ohio
• Allegheny Steel Distributors Inc. – Indianola, Pa.
• Atlas Metal Works LLC – South Windsor, Conn.
• Buhler Aeroglide Corp.– Cary, N.C.
• Eskay Metal Fabricating – Buffalo, N.Y.
• Etna Products Inc. – Chagrin Falls, Ohio
• Feralloy Corp. (Gallatin Division) – Ghent, Ky.
• GH Metal Solutions – Huger, S.C.
• Ludlow Manufacturing Inc. – Waukegan, Ill.
• Mayville Engineering Co. Inc. (Greenville) – Greenville, Miss.
• Mayville Engineering Co. Inc. (Keller Warehouse) – Defiance, Ohio
• Mayville Engineering Co. Inc. (Vanderbilt North) – Vanderbilt, Mich.
• Nova Group Inc. – Napa, Calif.
• O'Neal Manufacturing Services – Houston
• Precision Build (Field Division) – Gibsonton, Fla.
• Precision Tank – Athens, Ill.
• Precision Tank – Humboldt, Iowa
• Precision Tank – Ligonier, Ind.
• Precision Tank – Springfield, Ill.
• Standard Iron & Wire Works – Monticello, Minn.
• Superior Joining Technologies Inc. – Machesney Park, Ill.
• T.J. Snow – Chattanooga, Tenn.

Rusty Demeules Award for Safety Excellence

The Rusty Demeules Award for Safety Excellence recognizes outstanding dedication to fostering a culture of safety within a company. Named after Rusty Demeules, a former FMA volunteer renowned for his commitment to safety, this award celebrates those who go above and beyond to prioritize safety in the workplace.

The top two applicants will be revealed in April, and during the education sessions of the Safety Conference they will have the opportunity to showcase the success that makes them worthy finalists. The winner and honorable mention for this prestigious award will be announced during the recognition dinner on April 30.