PRESS RELEASE: Choctaw Nation receives National Safety Award


The Choctaw Nations sends this information as posted below:


DURANT, Okla. (Sept. 10, 2024) – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) is one of only 35 organizations in the U.S. selected by the National Safety Council to receive a 2024 Industry Leader Award for excellent safety performance. Winners were chosen for this special recognition based on their safety performance and represent the top 5% of National Safety Council member companies. 

The National Safety Council chooses the winners each year based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, lowest total incidence rate and employee work hours.  

“This is a great example of exercising our sovereignty by self-regulation and implementation of a strong safety program,” CNO Legal & Compliance Senior Executive Officer Brian Danker said. “This recognition highlights that when our associates come to work, they and their families know they will be protected and are very unlikely to suffer any debilitating injury requiring extensive time-off from work. It’s another great reason why we are an ‘Employer of Choice.’” 

In making the announcement of this year’s winners of this prestigious honor, National Safety Council Director of Membership Kristin Witters said, “This year’s winners exemplify what it means to protect employees from death and injury at work by making safety a top priority.” 

“We are proud and honored to be recognized as one of the safest places to work in the U.S.,” says Choctaw Nation Occupational Safety and Health (CNOSH) Senior Director Andreasen Matson, “But our biggest reward is seeing every associate go home to their families every day after another safe work shift at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.” 

About the Choctaw Nation 

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 220,000 tribal members and 12,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 13,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. For more information about the Choctaw Nation, its culture, heritage and traditions, please go to https://www.choctawnation.com/. 


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