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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 8 -- National Gypsum Company, one of the world's largest producers of gypsum wallboard, has been recognized as one of America's Safest Companies by Occupational Hazards magazine.<p> Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., National Gypsum operates 31 plants,4 paper mills, 8 mines and quarries, and 2 research facilities. Last year,the company's total case accident incident rate was 2.17 compared to 10.2 for its industry group.<p>"Working safely is the number one requirement for our associates," said President and CEO Thomas C. Nelson. "In fact, we list safety as one of ourfive core values. When operations are detailed enough to have a strong safety performance, good productivity, quality, service, and profitability follow."<P>The 15 other companies recognized by the magazine are: Bechtel Group Inc., Bon L Manufacturing, CF Industries Inc., CSX Transportation, DaimlerChrysler,DuPont, Exxon Mobile Chemical, Haynes International Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Koppers Inc., MeadWestvaco Corp., Motorola Inc., Pactiv Corp., Quincy Compressor, and the Salt River Project.<p>These companies were selected based on recommendations by industry professionals, recognition by industry associations, participation in programs such as OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program, state and local awards, and Occupational Hazards' research into the occupational health and safety philosophy and programs of the company.<p>National Gypsum's safety performance also has been recognized by the National Safety Council, the Gypsum Association, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and the National Mining Association.National Gypsum supplies wallboard, interior finishing products, and cement backerboard to the construction industry. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company has a network of 31 plants in North America and employs approximately 2700 employees.
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