We are also pleased to announce that ten Deep South crane operators – Heath Perimon, James Dupuy, John Blankenship, Jesse Hayes, Melvin Plunkett, Robert Stephens, Trey Nobles, Matthew Broucher, Zachary White, and Alfred Stewart – received the SC&RA Crane Operator Safety Award. The SC&RA Crane Operator Safety Award is presented to crane operators who exhibit exemplary work achievements while accumulating 10,000 consecutive man hours and recording zero accidents and incidents. SC&RA will present these operators with personalized Carhartt vests to recognize these accomplishments.

"We know it takes the efforts of every employee at Deep South to get the work done safely and effectively for our customers," said Louise Landry, Safety Advisor at Deep South. "We are pleased that SC&RA gives us an opportunity to recognize the contributions of our crane operators and are proud to highlight ten employees this year from across Deep South who have demonstrated their personal commitment to working safely. This recognition is not just related to this year’s work, but to many years of expertise and dedication to their craft."

The LWCC Safety 70 award program recognizes excellence, outstanding performance, and commitment to workplace safety for the top 70 of over 16,000 entities insured by LWCC. The award program acknowledges the effectiveness of the safety efforts of these 70 entities in preventing injuries and maintaining a consistent workplace safety history and their leadership in providing their employees with a safe workplace and a robust safety culture.

For more information on Deep South’s safety program, please visit here.