VANCOUVER — Orca Sand & Gravel, a subsidiary of Polaris Minerals has been selected by the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources as a recipient of the 2008 Stuart/O'Brian Safety Award for having zero lost time accidents during the year.
Herb Wilson, president and CEO of Polaris, said, "Safety is our number one priority, and we are pleased there were no lost time accidents during 2008, a year in which we doubled production at the Orca quarry to 2.4 million tonnes. Staying safe requires vigilance, effort and investment at all levels of the organization, and receiving this award for a second time is a testament to the quality and professionalism of our team."
The Orca quarry is located on Vancouver Island near Port McNeill. Additional information is posted at www.PolarMin.com.
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