AWARDS
The North American Coal Corporation and our mining operations are proud to have received numerous distinguished awards for safety, environmental reclamation, conservation and research.
THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION
1998
- The Nature Conservancy of Texas Corporate Conservation Leadership Award
1989
- TMRA Environmental Achievement Award for Environmental Research, Upland Study Area-Trinity Mine
1986
- OSM Excellence in Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Award for outstanding reclamation on coal refuse sites during the Powhatan Reclamation Project
(The Falkirk Mining Company)
2007
- Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclaimation Award for remining stablization and reclaimation of previously mined lands at The Falkirk Mine.
2006
- North Dakota Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclaimation Award
for cooperation with USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service's
pilot project to map and charaterize reclaimed soils at The Falkirk Mine.
- Business Stewarship Award for The Falkirk Mine's Underwood Golf Course Project.
2005
- LEC Safety Excellence Award for having no lost time accidents
2004
- PSC Excellence in Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Award for designing and implementing an innovative electronic permitting system.
- NDLC Distinguished Service Award presented to the senior environmental specialist for outstanding contributions to the Government Action Regulatory Program.
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
- North Dakota Safety Council Occupational Safety Award
2003
- North Dakota Safety Council Occupational Safety Award
- LEC Safety Excellence Award for having no lost time accidents
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Award
2002
- LEC Safety Excellence Award for having the lowest incident rate among mines and power plants in North Dakota for 2002
- OSM Director's Award for exemplary achievement in cultural, historical and archaeological preservation of Native American sites
- LEC Distinguished Service Award – R&D Program presented to the Staff Geologist for dedicated service and expertise in reducing mercury emissions through the North Dakota R&D Program
2001
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
- North Dakota Safety Council Occupational Safety Merit Award
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
- LEC Safety Excellence Award "Lignite Louie" for having the lowest incident rate among mines and power plants in North Dakota for 2000
2000
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
- North Dakota Safety Council Occupational Safety Award
1999
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award for having an accident incident rate below the national average
1998
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
1996
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
- LEC Safety Excellence Award for having the lowest accident incident rate in North Dakota
- Mine rescue Team performed a 2-day rescue demonstration for the Mine Expos in Las Vegas, Nevada
1995
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
- OSM Excellence in Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Award for Outstanding Development and Implementation of Exemplary Technologies that Maintain Sound Environmental Conditions (specifically for the handling of Native American Burial Site)
1994
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
- RMCMI Level III Award for Mine Rescue (highest level)
- LECouncil Distinguished Safety Award
1993
- RMCMI Level III Award for Mine Rescue (highest level)
1992
- RMCMI Level III Award for Mine Rescue (highest level)
- The North Dakota Chapter of Wildlife Society Annual Habitat Award
1991
- First Place in "First Aid" during 1991 Elko NMRA Safety Olympiad
1988
- Co-nominated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Take Pride in America 1988 National Competition for Wetland Reclamation. This was the only cooperative project to be recognized in the State of North Dakota. On April 27, 1989, The Falkirk Mining Company was selected by the Secretary of Interior as the National Semifinalist for Wetland Reclamation; Award ceremonies were held on July 24, 1989, on the south lawn of the White House
1987
- OSM's Excellence in Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Award for Wetland Reclamation and Exchange Procedure with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; Falkirk was one of four recipients nationwide to be commended in 1986 for its reclamation efforts
1986
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Award
- OSM Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation Award for Wetland Reclamation
1985
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
1984
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
1983
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
1982
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
1981
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
1980
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
1977
- Runner-up - MSHA Sentinels of Safety Award
FREEDOM MINE
(The Coteau Properties Company)
2005
- American Society for Mining and Reclamation Reclamationist of the Year Award presented to staff mining engineer for excellence in land reclamation
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
2004
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Special Recognition Award for large surface coal mines, for having the greatest number of employee hours worked without a lost time accident in 2004
- OSM Good Neighbor Award for Excellence in Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation
- IMCC Public Outreach Education Award
- IMCC Honorable Mention in Coal Category
- NDLC Distinguished Service Award presented to the environmental manager for outstanding contributions to the Government Action Regulatory Program
- LEC Safety Excellence Award for no lost time accidents
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
2003
- LEC Safety Excellence Award for having no lost time accidents
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Award
- NDLC Distinguished Service Award presented to the environmental manager for outstanding contributions to the State’s regulatory program
- North Dakota Safety Council Occupational Safety Award
- North Dakota Game and Fish Department Plaque of Appreciation in recognition of outstanding efforts in the planning, design and construction of Harmony Lake Wildlife Management Area
2002
- LEC Safety Excellence Award for having lowest incident rate among mines and power plants in North Dakota for 2002
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
- North Dakota Safety Council Occupational Safety Award
2001
- PSC Excellence in Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Award for exemplary efforts to establish tree and shrub communities in reclaimed land
- IMCC National Reclamation Award for excellence in environmental protection and land reclamation
- Mercer County Soil Conservation District Conservation Achievement Award for work done in conserving the county’s soil and water
- OSM Excellence in Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Award for outstanding reclamation of agricultural land
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
2000
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
1999
- Environmental Protection Magazine's Facility of the Year Award
- International Erosion Control Association Environmental Achievement Award of Distinction for excellence in erosion control
- North Dakota Safety Council Occupational Award
- LEC Safety Excellence Award for energy facility with the lowest incident rate in North Dakota
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
1998
- PSC Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation Award for Pioneering an Innovative Procedure for Surface Water Management
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
1997
- OSM Director's Award for Exemplary Reclamation and Commitment that Resulted in Benefits to the Local Community by Working in Partnership with Farmers to Return Mined Land to Full Agricultural Production Most Expeditiously
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
1996
- President's Council on Sustainable Development Certificate of Appreciation
- PSC Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation Award for Producer Partnerships
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Certificate of Honor
1995
- EPA Region VIII Environmental Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Protection and Waste Minimization
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Certificate of Honor
1994
- LEC Distinguished Safety Award
- RMCMI Level III Award for Mine Rescue (highest level)
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Certificate of Honor
1993
- OSM Excellence in Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Award for Exemplary Reclamation Achieved under Western United States Conditions
- RMCMI Level III Award for Mine Rescue (highest level)
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Certificate of Honor
1992
- OSM Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation Award for Balancing Agriculture and Wildlife Interests
- RMCMI Level III Award for Mine Rescue (highest level)
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Certificate of Honor
1991
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Certificate of Honor
1986
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Trophy Winner
1985
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
1984
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
1983
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
1982
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
1981
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
1980
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
(The Mississippi Lignite Mining Company)
2006
- OSM Excellence in Surface Mining Award for landscape stabilization and loblolly pine reforestation
2003
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
2000
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
1999
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
SABINE MINE
(The Sabine Mining Company)
2004
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
- MSHA Inspector's Choice Award
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Certificate of Honor
2003
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
- MSHA Inspector's Choice Award
2002
- TMRA Environmental Achievement Award, Unique Projects – Coal Category, for the era of electronic permitting in Texas (first complete electronic permit in the State)
- Texas Safety Association Award of Merit - Occupational Safety and Health Award
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Certificate of Honor
2001
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
2000
- RMCMI Level II Award for Mine Rescue
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Certificate of Honor for hours worked (1/1/2000 to 12/31/2000) with no fatal accidents or permanent disabilities
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
- Texas Safety Association Award of Merit - Occupational Safety and Health Award
1999
- TMRA Award of Excellence for Reclamation – Coal
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Certificate of Honor for hours worked (1/1/2000 to 12/31/2000) with no fatal accidents or permanent disabilities
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Certificate of Honor for 4,057,217 hours worked (1/1/1985 0 3/31/1997) with no fatal accidents or permanent disabilities
- Texas Safety Association Award of Merit – Occupational Safety and Health Award
1998
- RCT Surface Mining and Reclamation Division Texas Reclamation Award
- The Nature Conservancy of Texas Conservation Leadership Award
- TMRA Award of Excellence for Reclamation
- RMCMI Level III Award for Mine Rescue (highest level)
1997
- RMCMI Level III Award for Mine Rescue (highest level)
- Texas Safety Association Award of Merit - Reclamation
1996
- State of Texas Recognition - Clean Texas 2000 Finalist Award for Innovative Technology Category for the State's Anti-Pollution Project
- TMRA Award of Excellence for Environmental Research
- TMRA Award of Recognition for Environmental and Special Projects
- RMCMI Level II Award for Mine Rescue
1995
- TMRA Award of Excellence for Environmental and Technical Reports
- TMRA Award of Recognition for Environmental and Special Projects
- RMCMI Level II Award for Mine Rescue
1994
- TMRA Award of Recognition for Environmental and Special Projects
1993
- Oklahoma Mining Training Institute Award for Safety Dedication to the Mining Industry
- TMRA Award of Recognition for Environmental and Special Projects
- State of Texas Recognition - Clean Texas 2000 Partner for Outstanding Efforts in Environmental Protection and Pollution Prevention
1992
- State of Texas Recognition - Clean Texas 2000 Partner for Outstanding Efforts in Environmental Protection and Pollution Prevention
1991
- TMRA Award of Recognition for Environmental
- TMRA Award of Excellence for Safety
1990
- National Environmental Awards Council Environmental Achievement Award
- TMRA Environmental Achievement Award for Reclamation, relating to the innovative use of native plants for reclamation
1989
- OSM Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation Award for Sediment Pond Designs
- TMRA Environmental Achievement Award for two Special Projects, relating to erosion and sediment control
- TMRA Enviornmental Achievement Award for environmental research, Upland Study Area - Trinity Mine
- Center for Values Research Attitude Survey Award
1988
- RCT Second Annual Reclamation Award in Coal Mining and State Nomination for the OSM Excellence in Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Award
- TMRA Environmental Achievement Award for two Special Projects, relating to sediment pond principal spillway structures and an environmental newsletter
1987
- RCT First Annual Reclamation Award in Coal Mining and State Nomination for the OSM Excellence in Surface and Coal Mining and Reclamation Awards
- TMRA Environmental Achievement Award for Special Projects, relating to compliance procedures
1986
- OSM Excellence in Surface Mining Award
- TMRA Environmental Achievement Award for Reclamation
- TMRA Environmental Achievement Award for Environmental Research
- Center for Values Research Attitude Survey Award
SAN MIGUEL MINE
(San Miguel Lignite Mine)
2002
- TMRA Photo Contest Award – Landscape Category
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
2001
- TMRA Award of Excellence for Operations – Coal for GPS guided dozer operations
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
2000
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
1999
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Certificate of Honor for hours worked from 4/1/96-12/31/98 without incurring a lost time accident
1998
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Award
1997
- MSHA Sentinels of Safety Award
DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN AWARDS
United States Office of Surface Mining (OSM)
Excellence in Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Awards
National Awards – Awards presented to coal mining companies for achieving the most exemplary mining and reclamation in the country, recognizing top quality on-the-ground achievement of the surface mining law goals.
Director’s Award – A special award presented to one coal mining company from the OSM Director for outstanding achievement in a specific area of reclamation.
Best of the Best Award – One operation selected from the year’s National Award winners, recognized as the best example of surface mined reclamation in that year.
Hall of Fame Award – A 20th anniversary award (one-time award) presented to one or more mining operations who had won a National Award in previous years and whose reclamation has withstood the test of time.
25th Anniversary Awards - A 25th anniversary award presented to one or more mining operations who had won a National Award in previous years as the most outstanding examples of coal mining reclamation since the Surface Mining Law was enacted in 1977. The special award winners selected from all of the past awards were presented with bronze, silver and gold awards.
The National Mining Association and the United States Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Sentinels of Safety Awards
Sentinels of Safety Certificate – Awarded annually to those companies having no lost-time accidents.
Sentinels of Safety Award – Awarded annually to that company, within the appropriate industry category, having no lost-time accidents and the greatest number of hours worked.
Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association
Certificate of Honor – Awarded to those companies attaining various safety achievements.
North Dakota Lignite Energy Council (LEC), formerly called the North Dakota Lignite Council (NDLC)
Safety Excellence Award – Awarded annually for the lowest overall accident incident rate in the lignite industry.
Distinguished Safety Award – Awarded annually for safety records that are less than the industry average accident incident rate.
Texas Mining and Reclamation Association (TMRA)
Various Awards - Awarded to companies for their contributions to environmental protection and reclamation research in the state.
Railroad Commission of Texas (RCT)
Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute (RMCMI)
Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC)
Public Service Commission (PSC)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)