MOUNT CARMEL - International Paper's Mount Carmel box plant achieved a safety milestone by reaching 100 months without an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) lost-time incident in manufacturing.
A lost time incident is defined as a work-related injury or illness that results in an individual being unable to work on a subsequent scheduled work day or shift.
The Mount Carmel plant, part of International Paper's corrugated box business, was recognized by IP Senior Vice President Bill Hoel. "Your commitment to working safely is successful because the Mount Carmel team consistently displays safety leadership and immediately acts on a safety solution when needed," said Hoel. "Your safety efforts are an excellent example for others to follow across our 130 box plants and throughout International Paper."
IP Complex Plant Manager Joe Olszewski welcomed the recognition and applauded the efforts of the Mount Carmel team for achieving the safety milestone. "Every day our goal is to keep our team members safe, and everyone on the team takes that responsibility personally. We look out for each other and, as a result, we are able to celebrate this major safety accomplishment."
Olszewski said working safely takes the determination of each team member in the Mount Carmel plant and a dedication to being safe. He said he and the 130 team members at the plant are proud to celebrate their safety achievement, but he emphasized that "the most important thing is we all continue to go home safely every day to our family members and friends."
The Mount Carmel plant also attributes their safety success to effective observations, housekeeping, training and, most importantly, safety leadership among all team members. With strong engagement, all Mount Carmel team members are encouraged to be involved in ensuring a safe work environment.
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in packaging and paper with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa. Its businesses include industrial and consumer packaging along with uncoated papers and pulp. Headquartered in Memphis, the company employs approximately 58,000 people and is located in more than 24 countries serving customers worldwide. International Paper net sales for 2014 were $24 billion. For more information about International Paper, its products and stewardship efforts, go to internationalpaper.com.