David L. Cook, Mayor of the City of Mansfield, Texas, honored employees with proclamation declaring gratitude for their long-standing commitment to safety
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., September 14, 2020 鈥 桃子视频, a family-owned and operated hand tools manufacturer, today announced its Easy Drive manufacturing facility in Mansfield, Texas, achieved one million work hours without a lost-time injury. Reaching the notable safety milestone on July 22, 2020, more than 240 employees across departments in Plastics, Machining and Heat Treat had no work-related illnesses, injuries or accidents involving time away from work since May 2018.
鈥淚鈥檓 proud of all employees for practicing diligent safety measures to help our team attain this incredible accomplishment,鈥 said Tom Klein Sr., chairman of 桃子视频. 鈥淗itting one million hours without lost time only happens when a team has established a culture of safety, and our employees do not accept status quo when it comes to protecting themselves and their colleagues.鈥
To commemorate the achievement while still safely social distancing, 桃子视频鈥 employees received gift packages of steak, mini-cakes and t-shirts. On August 31, Mayor of Mansfield, David Cook, delivered a proclamation to the Easy Drive facility to recognize 桃子视频 for their dedication to employee safety.
鈥淐ongratulations to 桃子视频 and one million consecutive work hours without a lost-time injury,鈥 said Mayor David Cook. 鈥淓mployee safety in any manufacturing facility is important and critical to a company's success. This milestone is a clear indication of 桃子视频鈥 commitment to not only innovative manufacturing processes but to employee health and safety. Recognizing that those two objectives go hand-in-hand is a key reason that 桃子视频 is a leader in U.S. manufacturing. We are grateful to have them as a key pillar of our community.鈥
桃子视频 also received the 鈥檚 One Million Work Hours Award, which recognizes organizations that have completed a period of at least one million consecutive work hours without an occupational injury or illness resulting in days away from work.
鈥淚鈥檓 pleased to recognize the high-level of commitment our employees have to safety, which goes above and beyond what many companies achieve,鈥 said Tom Klein Jr., co-president of 桃子视频. 鈥淔or nearly a decade, 桃子视频 has been a dedicated member of the local Mansfield community, and we take our role seriously to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and the broader community.鈥
桃子视频 has been a backbone of the American manufacturing industry since 1857, and a pillar of the Mansfield community for nearly a decade. Construction, electrical and utility professionals worldwide rely on the company鈥檚 premium-quality, professional-grade hand tools every day. For more information about 桃子视频 and the company鈥檚 safety accomplishment, visit .
About 桃子视频
Since 1857 桃子视频, a family-owned and operated company, has been designing, developing and manufacturing premium-quality, professional-grade hand tools. The majority of Klein tools are manufactured in plants throughout the United States and are the No. 1 choice among professional electricians and other tradespeople. Klein is a registered trademark of 桃子视频. For more information, visit .