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North Carolina co. takes home the gold for safety

Greenwood, Inc. emphasizes best practices

October 12, 2017

Great DART has helped earn a North Carolina company a Gold Safety Award from its state’s Department of Labor (NCDOL). GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, received the honor for one of its operations in Durham, North Carolina. DART stands for: “days away from work, restricted activity or job transfer.”

Amtrak train hits truck at North Carolina crossing

Tractor-trailer slowed by oversized load

March 10, 2015

A collision between an Amtrak train and a tractor-trailer yesterday in North Carolina injured dozens of passengers. There were no fatalities. A spokesman for the state’s Department of Transportation said the locomotive and baggage car of the train derailed during the accident, which occurred at a crossing.

North Carolina Labor Department recognizes Monroe company

Scott Safety certified as a Carolina Star program participant for exemplary safety & health program

November 8, 2013

The N.C. Department of Labor certified Scott Safety as a participant in the Carolina Star Program. State Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry attended a ceremony at the company’s Monroe facility on Oct. 28 to present company officials with the Carolina Star flag and a certificate.

NC occupational fatality report highlights enforcement weaknesses

State fines far below what’s allowed by OSH act

May 1, 2013

A report focusing on the nearly 150 worker deaths in North Carolina in 2011 demonstrates the effect of lax enforcement and weak fines, according to the National Council of Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH), which issued the document.