Stillwater increases safety

The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) says Stillwater Mining‘s (SWC-N) namesake mine is the “most improved” in the Rocky Mountain District.

The mine dramatically reduced injuries and accidents in 2003.

“We have come along way in the past three years since adopting a safety management process we call G.E.T. [Guide, Educate and Train],” says Stillwater Chairman Frank McAllister.

The GET process defines standards, identifies work that entails the greatest risk, documents the best safety and work practices, and then uses this information to train employees.

“We create a culture in which employees look for and help management minimize safety risks,” says McAllister.

Based in Columbus, Mont., Stillwater is the only major U.S. producer of palladium and platinum.